Hyderabad, June 21 -- The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has submitted a memorandum to Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha, raising concerns over conditions at Osmania General Hospital, Afzalgunj, Hyderabad.

In the memorandum dated June 20, HRF stated that a fact-finding committee visited the hospital and interacted with patients, attendants, doctors, nurses and the Resident Medical Officer (RMO). The organisation said the committee observed issues relating to healthcare facilities and hospital administration.

Drinking water shortage, inadequate staff

According to the memorandum, the committee observed a drinking water shortage at the hospital, stating that a borewell had dried up and municipal water supply had fallen. It said patients an...