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UP: 171 Children Admitted In Prayagraj Hospital Due To Chronic Diseases, Viral Fever. Parents Complain Of Lack Of Beds

“A few days back, when I did the inspection of the children ward, there were 120 beds. We have received 171 patients. So, we have shifted 2-3 children in one bed,” said Dr Saran.

Prayagraj: Over 170 children have been admitted to the Motilal Nehru Hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj due to chronic diseases and viral fever like encephalitis and pneumonia, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Nanak Saran on Sunday said.

“A few days back, when I did the inspection of the children ward, there were 120 beds. We have received 171 patients. So, we have shifted 2-3 children in one bed,” said Dr Saran.

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“Cases of dengue are fewer here. Some chronic diseases like encephalitis and pneumonia where they need oxygen support are admitted here,” he added, ANI reported.

The Chief Medical Officer of Prayagraj further said the “200-bed ward is under construction”.

“We are providing all possible treatment to children,” he added.

At least three to four patients were seen on a single bed in the Motilal Nehru Hospital, while some were undergoing treatment on mattresses laid on the ground.

Narendra Kumar, the father of one of the children admitted for treatment, criticized the hospital over its callous approach.

“My child has been admitted here, the doctor is not paying any attention. There is no bed. My child is being infected by the medicine given by the hospital,” he told ANI.

Mayank Kumar, whose child is under oxygen support, said the “administration is completely careless”.

“There are so many children, who need urgent treatment,” he added.

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With the floodwater receding in the flood-affected areas, multiple cases of chronic diseases and viral fever are being observed among the children here.

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