PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to take strict action against government doctors working in private clinics. The court stated that such practices are unfair and can affect the quality of healthcare in public hospitals. It asked the government to ensure these doctors follow the rules and focus on their official duties.
The High Court (HC) judge Rohit Ranjan Aggarwal took cognizance of the issue while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) that raised concerns about the declining quality of healthcare in government hospitals. The petition argued that many government doctors prioritize private patients over their official duties, leading to neglect in public healthcare facilities.
The High Court has raised serious concerns over the growing issue of patients being diverted to private hospitals and nursing homes for treatment. It noted that many government-appointed doctors are failing to fulfill their duties in public healthcare facilities. The court emphasized that this unethical practice has become a major problem, negatively impacting the quality of healthcare in government hospitals.
The issue of government doctors engaged in private practice has been a long-standing concern in India. Critics argue that this practice leads to overcrowded private clinics, while government hospitals suffer from poor service delivery. The High Court’s intervention is expected to set a precedent for stricter enforcement of service rules across the state.
