Bongaigaon: Patients and their relatives in Bongaigaon are facing severe hardships as Srijan Gram Adarsha Hospital continues to struggle with prolonged nighttime power outages.
During these blackouts, doctors are reportedly forced to provide medical care using mobile phone flashlights or candles, raising serious concerns about patient safety.
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The hospital, a key healthcare facility in the district, has been grappling with this problem for an extended period. Staff cited issues such as fuel shortages for generators and frequent backup system breakdowns as the main causes.
Relatives of patients described scenes of chaos and distress, with essential medical procedures being conducted under dim lighting, highlighting the critical risks involved.
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Hospital staff and locals have criticized the administration for neglecting the issue, specifically pointing fingers at Dr. Abani Kumar Sharma, alleging insufficient attention toward resolving the persistent power problems at the vital institution. Authorities have yet to respond to the growing concerns of patients, relatives, and hospital staff.
