Oxygen Crisis Cripples Kapurthala Hospital: Patients at Risk
Kapurthala Civil Hospital’s oxygen plant remains non-functional, leaving patients dangerously reliant on dwindling oxygen cylinder supplies. This follows a disturbing trend, mirroring the recent oxygen plant failure at Jalandhar Civil Hospital.
Hospital authorities have repeatedly alerted higher health officials to the critical staff shortage crippling the plant’s operation. These urgent appeals, however, have been consistently ignored.
The lack of trained personnel to operate and maintain the vital oxygen generation unit poses a grave risk to patients. This negligence raises serious concerns about healthcare infrastructure and preparedness across Punjab.
This incident underscores the urgent need for robust training programs and proactive maintenance of medical equipment. The state government must address this critical lapse immediately to prevent further potential tragedies and ensure the safety of patients in government hospitals. The silence from health authorities is unacceptable, and demands immediate investigation and accountability.
