Mahasarakham Hospital Director Probed: Drug Shortages vs. Renovations

MGR Online•Society•9d ago

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Mahasarakham Hospital's retired officials have petitioned the Permanent Secretary of Public Health to investigate the hospital director for alleged mismanagement, citing critical shortages of medicine and medical supplies over the past 2-3 years while significant funds were reportedly spent on unnecessary building improvements and equipment procurement.

•Retired officials at Mahasarakham Hospital have filed a complaint with the Permanent Secretary of Public Health.
•The complaint alleges severe shortages of essential drugs and medical supplies for 2-3 years.
•Allegations suggest excessive spending on building renovations and unnecessary equipment purchases during the shortages.
•A previous complaint filed in February 2026 has reportedly gone unaddressed for five months.

Overview

•News report on July 8, 2026, details a complaint filed against the Mahasarakham Hospital director.
•The "Retired Hospital Officials Club" issued a statement on July 6, 2026, calling for an urgent investigation into the hospital's critical situation.
•Patients have not received prescribed medications for chronic conditions, including insulin and treatments for glaucoma and enlarged prostate, for the past 2-3 years.
•Patients are forced to travel to other hospitals for medication or face delays, incurring extra costs and wasting time.
•The hospital reportedly faces significant overdue payments for drugs and medical supplies, causing major suppliers to cease deliveries.
•Funds that should have been used for medication payments are allegedly diverted to building renovations and non-essential equipment purchases.
•A complaint was reportedly sent to the Permanent Secretary of Public Health in February 2026, but no action has been taken in the five months since.
•The retired officials are demanding a direct and transparent investigation into the hospital's management and disciplinary action against the director.

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Key Quotes

ชมรมข้าราชการบำนาญ รพ.มหาสารคาม

"Statement from the Retired Hospital Officials Club, Issue 1"

สารจากชมรมข้าราชการบำนาญฯ ครั้งที่ 1

Key Entities

Person

Permanent Secretary of Public Health(ปลัดกระทรวงสาธารณสุข)

The recipient of a formal complaint regarding Mahasarakham Hospital's alleged mismanagement.

Director of Mahasarakham Hospital(ผอ.โรงพยาบาล)

The subject of an investigation for alleged mismanagement leading to drug shortages and questionable expenditures at Mahasarakham Hospital.

Place

Mahasarakham Hospital(รพ.มหาสารคาม)

The hospital at the center of a controversy over drug shortages and alleged financial mismanagement.

Organization

Mahasarakham Hospital Retired Officials Club(ชมรมข้าราชการบำนาญ รพ.มหาสารคาม)

A group advocating for the Permanent Secretary of Public Health to investigate Mahasarakham Hospital's director.