Karimnagar collector undergoes Sinus Surgery at Telangana Government Hospital
In a move set to bolster people's trust in the public healthcare system, Karimnagar Collector Pamela Satpathy underwent Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) along with Septoplasty at the Government General Hospital (GGH) in Karimnagar on Sunday (June 15, 2025) evening.
Ms. Satpathy, a 2015-batch IAS officer, has drawn praise from various quarters for her inspirational act to encourage people to make use of the expertise of doctors and healthcare services in the government hospitals.
Earlier, there have been instances of the officers or their family members opting for government hospitals for childbirth. This is one of the rare instances when a bureaucrat opted for a government health facility for a surgery.
Ms. Satpathy has been suffering from headaches, nasal issues and sinusitis for the past few months. When the symptoms of sinusitis got aggravated, she opted for the surgery at the GGH in Karimnagar, sources said
She was operated upon by a team of ENT surgeons under the supervision of the hospital superintendent G. Veera Reddy. The surgery lasted for around one and a half hour and she was kept under post-operative observation after surgery, hospital sources added.
Meanwhile, Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha appreciated Ms. Satpathy for setting an inspiring example by choosing to undergo FESS along with Septoplasty at the GGH, Karimnagar.
In a post on 'X' on Monday, the minister commended the medical superintendent and the team of ENT surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing staff and support personnel for successfully performing the complex procedure at the GGH.
He praised the collector for being a role model in promoting the use of quality healthcare services available in government hospitals and wished her a speedy and complete recovery.
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Meet IAS Pamela Satpathy, who is getting viral due to..., she is currently posted at.... When you get a particular position, amenities come easy. You get the luxury of not waiting for anything and things get easier. However, when it comes to setting example, a very few bureaucrats come forward. It is very unusual and commendable that a high-ranking government official like the District Collector got treated in a government hospital instead of going to a private hospital. With position, comes responsibility and an IAS officer is going viral for displaying this. IAS Pamela Satpathy is in the news and for all good reasons. She was suffering from respiratory problems and she set an example by getting surgery done in a government hospital. IAS Pamela Satpathy had complained of difficulty in breathing and headache for some time. She also had sinus problems. She was admitted to the Government General Hospital in Karimnagar on Sunday morning. After examination, the doctors told that a bone has grown in her nose. Surgery is required for this. The team of ENT (ear, nose, throat) surgeons successfully performed her endoscopy nasal surgery and septoplasty surgery. Praise from CM Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has openly praised and congratulated Karimnagar Collector Pamela Satpathy that this has increased people's confidence in government hospitals. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that government hospitals have modern facilities, experienced doctors and service-minded employees. He said that now it is important to believe that good medical services are available in government hospitals. The Chief Minister wrote on 'X' (Twitter) that I congratulate Karimnagar District Collector Pamela Satpathy. Who has instilled this confidence in the people by getting treatment in a government hospital. Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha also praised her. Always a dedicated worker Pamela Satpathy is an IAS officer and has always shown dedication towards her work and a spirit to serve the people. When she was the collector of Yadadri district, she got her son admitted to an Anganwadi centre. She also started programmes like 'Friday Sabha' to strengthen Anganwadis, improve government schools and for women's health. As a district collector, she tries to reach out to the people and know their problems. She is also working to keep government hospitals clean and improve medical services.
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