Two Patients, One Bed: Health Minister ‘shocked’ by crisis at Koshi Hospital
Summary
Koshi Hospital in Biratnagar faces a severe bed shortage forcing patients to share beds under challenging conditions. Health Minister Nisha Mehta, upon inspection, acknowledged the crisis and the grievances of patients and staff, promising to work towards improvements despite infrastructural constraints.
Key Points
- Koshi Hospital's emergency ward is severely overcrowded, forcing two patients to share a single bed due to bed shortages.
- Health Minister Nisha Mehta visited the hospital, witnessing patient grievances about quality of care and alleged corruption related to implant purchases.
- Patients allege doctors at Koshi Hospital direct them to purchase implants from specific companies, raising concerns of financial arrangements.
- Hospital administration cites limited physical infrastructure and high patient load as reasons for overcrowding and inability to expand ICU beds.
