SaralnamaIllegal fee collection at Chainpur Community Health Center in Gumla led to strict action. An ambulance driver was dismissed and a nurse received a show-cause notice for charging ₹500 each from pregnant women. Another nurse demanded ₹200 for sweets after delivery. Gumla Deputy Commissioner Prerna Dixit ordered strengthening the monitoring system to prevent such incidents. She directed the Civil Surgeon to ensure transparency and accountability at all health centers. District Council member Mary Lakra condemned the behavior and demanded strict action against those involved. Dr. Dhanuraj Subramaru, ACMO and in-charge of Chainpur CHC, took immediate cognizance of the matter. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 19:23 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Illegal fee collection at Chainpur Community Health Center in Gumla led to strict action on 24 Aug 2023
- An ambulance driver was dismissed and a nurse received a show-cause notice for charging ₹500 each from pregnant women
- Another nurse demanded ₹200 for sweets after delivery