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Hospital Floor Scandal: 20 Women Lie Down After Surgery
20 Feb
Summary
- 20 women slept on the floor post-sterilization surgery.
- A viral video led to an inquiry and notice to the medical officer.
- Ongoing renovation and overcrowding cited as reasons for the incident.
An investigation is underway at Nuagaon community health centre (CHC) in Jagatsinghpur district following an incident where 20 women were forced to lie on the hospital floor after undergoing sterilization surgery. The matter gained attention after a video documenting the situation circulated widely.
In response to the public outcry and concerns over patient safety, the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) of Jagatsinghpur ordered a probe and issued a show-cause notice to the CHC's medical officer. The officer explained that renovation work limited available beds, leading to the unfortunate situation.
Activists have pointed out that this incident contradicts Supreme Court directives on safeguarding patients during sterilization procedures. Residents have long complained about overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure at the CHC, exacerbating the poor state of healthcare services.
