Fire Breaks Out at PICU of Gwalior's Kamla Raja Hospital
Gwalior: A fire broke out in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of government-run Kamla Raja Hospital in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday. The blaze, which was reportedly caused by a short circuit, put the lives of over 15 newborns at serious risk. However, quick action by hospital staff and the availability of fire extinguishers helped avert a potential tragedy.
According to sources, the fire highlights long-standing issues at Kamla Raja Hospital. Aging electrical wiring, which has not been replaced for years, has made short circuits a recurring problem. Despite repeated calls for a complete renovation, the lack of adequate funding has stalled any upgrades, news agency IANS reported.
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The hospital, which has over 450 beds, is operated by a trust on government funding. It faces chronic challenges, including a severe shortage of doctors and non-functional medical equipment, leaving patient care in a precarious state.
According to an IANS report, the overcrowding in the PICU is particularly alarming, with two to four newborns often sharing a single bed. A video circulating on social media has further exposed the grim reality, raising questions about the state government's commitment to providing quality healthcare.
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