Patna Commissioner Directs Major Overhaul at Nalanda Medical College
Patna divisional commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar took charge of a crucial meeting on Friday. He chaired the governing body session of the Nalanda Medical College and Hospital Rogi Kalyan Samiti. During this important gathering, Parashar issued several key directives aimed at transforming the hospital's operations.
Doubling Patient Capacity and Full Digitization
The commissioner delivered a clear mandate to the hospital administration. He ordered them to dramatically increase the annual OPD patient capacity. The current capacity stands at 6,28,633 patients. Parashar directed officials to raise this number to over 12.5 lakh patients annually. This represents a doubling of outpatient services.
To ensure better accountability and transparency, Parashar instructed the NMCH superintendent to digitize all hospital functions. This comprehensive digital transformation will cover several critical areas:
- Patient registration systems
- Hospital admission processes
- Medicine distribution mechanisms
- Pathology department operations
- Radiology services management
Detailed Hospital Performance Data
The meeting reviewed extensive data covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. The numbers revealed the hospital's substantial service delivery:
NMCH treated 6,28,633 outdoor patients during this period. The facility also cared for 47,945 indoor patients who required hospitalization. Emergency services remained busy with 54,145 consultations conducted. Surgical teams performed 8,655 major operations and 8,799 minor procedures.
Diagnostic services showed impressive activity levels:
- Hospital radiologists completed 1,02,248 x-ray examinations
- Medical staff conducted 81,591 ultrasound procedures
- Technicians performed 14,593 CT scans
- The facility completed 5,849 MRI examinations
Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, 1,559 patients received necessary medical treatment. This government healthcare initiative continues to support vulnerable populations.
Infrastructure and Administrative Directives
Commissioner Parashar addressed several infrastructure and administrative challenges. He directed the sub-divisional officer of Patna City to take immediate action. The officer must remove all encroachments and illegal constructions occupying hospital land.
The Bihar Medical Services and Infrastructure Corporation Limited received specific instructions. Parashar told them to prioritize maintenance work and complete all pending projects without delay.
Additional important directives included:
- Procurement of specialized software for ABHA ID generation
- Implementation of scientific biomedical waste disposal systems
- Installation of a permanent ATM within the hospital premises
Staffing and Security Measures
The meeting concluded with final instructions for the hospital administration. Officials must coordinate closely with the health department and state government. Their primary task involves filling all vacant sanctioned posts with qualified medical professionals.
Parashar emphasized the importance of maintaining comprehensive CCTV surveillance across the entire hospital campus. This security measure will help ensure patient safety and proper monitoring of hospital activities.
The commissioner's directives represent a comprehensive plan to modernize Nalanda Medical College and Hospital. These measures aim to significantly improve healthcare delivery for Patna residents and surrounding communities.
