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| Monday, 11 February 2002 |
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by Bharatha Malawaraarachchi The flying squad of the Health Ministry will conduct at least two random checks on Government hospitals per week to crackdown on alleged misconduct and acts of misappropriation. This follows the decision of the Health, Nutrition and Welfare Ministry to expand the activities of the Flying Squad, under the Government's 100 day program. Within the last the few months, the squad nabbed a total of 76 persons attached to the medical sector including specialist doctors for misconduct, including allegedly engaging in private practice during normal working hours. This number includes nine specialist doctors, 37 Grade Medical Officers, four dentists and 14 Assistant Medical Officers. Besides, there were 12 Medical Laboratory technicians. "The rest of the officers were from other sectors coming under the purview of the Health Ministry such as administration, labour etc," an official attached to the Flying Squad told the Daily News. Out of the total, 42 have been found guilty after investigations. Probes are under way on 30 other cases. Four have been proved innocent. "Those found guilty have been subject to punishment such as deducting their salary increments, demoting their seniority and giving transfers etc." Officials said all of these cases were detected on public complaints received by the Flying Squad. Therefore, he requests the public to send any complaints against any official attached to the health sector." Once such a complaint is received, we initiate investigations mainly to ensure an efficient public health service," he added. Such complaints could be sent by post or by directly contacting the Flying Squad of the Health Ministry which functions under the guidance of Flying Squad Director H.A. Ariyawansa. |
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