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Hospital Staffer's Crisis Sparks Outcry Over Work Pressure
21 May
Summary
- Hospital attendant consumed tablets due to alleged stress from duty changes.
- Incident led to chaos and concerns over outsourced staff treatment.
- Hospital administration stated the employee is stable and undergoing treatment.
A ward attendant at a hospital allegedly consumed a large quantity of tablets due to mental stress following a recent duty reassignment. The employee, who had worked at the hospital for nearly 12 years, was reportedly upset about the change. He became unconscious during duty hours on Wednesday morning and was rushed to the emergency ward. His condition was later reported as stable.
The incident triggered significant unrest within the hospital, with employees gathering to voice grievances about work pressure, sudden duty shifts, and the treatment of outsourced staff. The senior medical officer stated that the duty rationalization is a routine administrative process aimed at optimizing staffing for better patient care. An internal inquiry has been initiated to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event.
