Infection reports shut ICU services at Balasore District Hospital

Published On 2026-01-13 10:50 GMT | Update On 2026-01-13 10:50 GMT

Balasore District Hospital Halts ICU Operations for Two Days

Balasore: Following reports of an infection in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Balasore District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) has suspended its critical care services for two days, Sunday and Monday, to carry out immediate corrective measures.

Sources indicated that the infection may have resulted from irregular maintenance and inadequate care of the ICU facilities. With over 500 patients visiting the OPD daily, the sudden suspension in critical care services has created a challenging situation for families seeking urgent medical attention.

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Speaking to TNIE, locals alleged that despite provisions for routine ICU maintenance, due care was not being taken. On Sunday, a critically ill patient was reportedly forced to shift to Cuttack due to the unavailability of ICU beds at the hospital.

They also pointed out that when the DHH functioned as a medical college, the hospital had a higher number of ICU beds, and regular maintenance protocols were followed to prevent infections. After the medical college shifted to Remuna, only six ICU beds were available at the DHH, they noted.

Addressing the issue, a senior official of the DHH stated that the ICU services were temporarily halted for routine maintenance. He assured that emergency patients are being promptly referred to other government hospitals and medical colleges for treatment and that corrective measures are underway to restore ICU operations safely.

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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered the dismissal of a medical officer working at the District Headquarters Hospital in Bhadrak after he was convicted in a corruption case. In a strong move underscoring the Odisha government's zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered the dismissal of a doctor who was recently convicted in a graft case.

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Infection reports shut ICU services at Balasore District Hospital

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