Patients seeking treatment at the government hospital in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district headquarters lack safety, Namasthe Telangana reported. The ceiling of the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) collapsed on October 3, causing a stir.
Parents breathed a sigh of relief as a major accident was averted because there were no infants in the ward when the ceiling collapsed, Namasthe Telangana stated.
Patients are expressing distress that despite the transfer of an official previously negligent in hospital management and the arrival of a new officer, the hospital's condition has not improved, Namasthe Telangana reported.
Patients are angered that officials are not paying attention even though the roof of the SNCU building is peeling, Namasthe Telangana noted.
The incident occurred at 04:26 AM IST on October 4, 2026, Namasthe Telangana reported.
Deficiencies in infrastructure maintenance at government hospitals pose a risk to the health and safety of people in Telangana, requiring immediate attention.