Kozhikode Medical College Hospital Lacks Separate Haematology Department

Staff at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital (MCH) are seeking the establishment of a separate Haematology department to meet growing patient needs ^[1].

The lack of a dedicated unit complicates the delivery of specialized care for blood-related disorders. Currently, haematology services operate as an extension of the General Medicine department, which limits the facility's ability to provide streamlined, specialized treatment ^[1].

Advocates for the change cite increasing patient volumes as a primary driver for the request. The current structure forces specialists and general practitioners to share resources and administrative oversight, a setup that staff said is no longer sustainable for the volume of cases handled ^[1].

Beyond operational efficiency, the demand is linked to broader human rights concerns. Access to specialized medical care is viewed as a fundamental right, and the delay in formalizing the department is seen as a barrier to optimal patient outcomes ^[1].

The hospital staff has repeatedly brought this issue to the attention of health authorities. Despite these efforts, the request for a standalone department remains pending, leaving the medical college to manage complex blood disorders within the framework of general internal medicine ^[1].

This administrative delay affects not only the patients receiving care but also the training of medical students. A dedicated department would allow for more focused research and academic specialization in haematology, which is currently constrained by the integrated nature of the General Medicine wing ^[1].