The corridors of Ranchi’s Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) echoed with a minister’s anguish on Wednesday. Jharkhand Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari, fresh from a key governing body meeting, issued a press release decrying how politics is poisoning efforts to bolster public health.
Central to his concerns is RIMS-2, an ambitious expansion project facing opposition hurdles. Dr. Ansari implored all parties, including rivals, to collaborate. ‘Let’s prioritize people over politics,’ he urged, revealing plans discussed in the meeting to tackle escalating patient volumes through streamlined operations and advanced tech.
Public confidence in state-run hospitals has soared, leading to record crowds at RIMS. The minister takes pride in this shift but warns of strains on resources. Initiatives underway include bolstering manpower, refining diagnostics, and ensuring dignified care for all.
Dismantling rumors of self-interest, Dr. Ansari clarified his pure intent: building a robust health system where money shortages don’t doom patients. He shared harrowing stories of locals traveling interstate for treatment, only to return broken or empty-handed.
‘Families endure the agony of distant funerals—let’s end this,’ he pleaded emotionally. By greenlighting RIMS-2, Jharkhand can retain top medical talent, cut costs for the poor, and prevent needless deaths.
In an era of divisive rhetoric, Dr. Ansari’s bipartisan call offers hope. Health reforms demand collective resolve, not finger-pointing. As stakeholders weigh their stance, the stakes couldn’t be higher: the well-being of millions hangs in the balance.
