Key Takeaways
- Four people, including an elderly patient and her family, were injured when a ceiling collapsed at Chandka Medical College Teaching Hospital.
- The incident occurred in a ward treating patients with gastroenterology, liver, and intestinal conditions.
- Hospital staff and relatives immediately transferred the injured to the Larkana Trauma Center for treatment.
Four individuals, including an elderly patient and three of her family members, were seriously injured after a ceiling collapse at Chandka Medical College Teaching Hospital in Larkana, Sindh. The incident, which occurred in a ward treating patients with gastroenterology, liver, and intestinal conditions, has raised concerns about the safety of the hospital’s infrastructure.
The injured were identified as Pathani Khatoon, her daughters Rozina and Rubina, and her daughter-in-law Hazooran Khatoon. All four are residents of Luhar Colony in Larkana. The collapse of a large section of reinforced concrete (RCC) plaster and the false ceiling caused significant damage, including the displacement of several beds and other furniture in the ward.
Hospital staff and relatives quickly responded to the emergency, immediately shifting the injured to the Larkana Trauma Center for emergency treatment. The incident has caused panic among patients and attendants, who rushed outside after hearing a loud bang.
Speaking to the media, Advocate Abdul Hafeez Chawro, a relative of Pathani Khatoon, stated, 'She had been admitted to the hospital for treatment of a lung condition.' He urged the Sindh government to take immediate steps to rebuild the hospital’s deteriorating buildings and structures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The collapse has highlighted the urgent need for maintenance and safety checks in public healthcare facilities. The Sindh government is expected to respond to the incident and address the concerns raised by the hospital staff and relatives.
The incident has once again brought attention to the state of infrastructure in public hospitals, which has been a long-standing issue. The Sindh government must prioritize the safety and well-being of patients and staff by ensuring that all buildings and structures are in good condition.
The hospital’s management has assured that immediate action will be taken to ensure the safety of patients and staff. However, the incident has raised questions about the long-term maintenance and safety measures in place at the hospital.
The Sindh government is expected to launch an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the collapse and to implement necessary safety measures to prevent future incidents.
She had been admitted to the hospital for treatment of a lung condition.
Advocate Abdul Hafeez Chawro, Relative of Pathani Khatoon
