Rising patient inflow at Telangana’s major government hospital for women and children has led to complaints about bed availability, admission delays and basic amenities, while hospital authorities deny any shortage of beds.
Heavy Patient Inflow Puts Pressure on Hospital
Increasing patient inflow at Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad has raised concerns among attendants over overcrowding, delays in admission and inadequate basic amenities.
The hospital is one of Telangana’s major government healthcare facilities for women and children and caters to patients from Hyderabad as well as several districts across the state.
The consistently high patient load has raised concerns over whether the existing infrastructure is keeping pace with the growing demand.
Attendants Raise Concerns Over Bed Availability
According to attendants, the heavy influx of patients has made it difficult to secure beds and has affected the availability of basic facilities in some wards.
An attendant from Rajanna Sircilla district, whose sister was admitted for delivery, alleged that two patients were accommodated on a single bed due to a shortage of beds. She claimed that similar arrangements could be seen in multiple wards, while also expressing satisfaction with the medical care being provided, reports the Deccan Chronicle.
Another attendant from Kodangal said the family had to wait before a bed became available because of the large number of patients seeking treatment. While appreciating the treatment provided, the attendant said overcrowding often creates logistical difficulties inside the hospital.
Delays in Admission Also Reported
Concerns over admission delays were also raised by an attendant from Mancherial, whose daughter sustained a head injury on August 4.
According to the attendant, the family reached the hospital in the evening but completed the admission process only after several hours.
The attendant further alleged that the patient was shifted between multiple rooms before a bed was allotted and claimed that some areas lacked essential amenities, including functioning fans.
He also questioned the practice of accommodating two patients on a single bed, citing concerns over space and hygiene.
Sanitation and Basic Facilities Under Scrutiny
Apart from bed availability, attendants also raised concerns about sanitation and cleanliness, alleging that overcrowding had affected patient convenience and hygiene within the hospital.
The complaints have highlighted concerns about whether the hospital’s existing infrastructure and facilities are adequate to handle the increasing patient load.
Hospital Superintendent Denies Bed Shortage
Responding to the allegations, Hospital Superintendent G. Vijay Kumar denied that Niloufer Hospital was facing a shortage of beds.
He maintained that every patient was receiving appropriate medical care and asserted that all necessary facilities were available at the institution.
The contrasting claims have brought renewed attention to the challenges faced by large public hospitals handling patients from multiple districts and managing high patient volumes.
