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Health
Patients at Mohali Civil Hospital Face Stretchers Shortage and Uncleanliness
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 02:15 AM
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Patients at Mohali's Civil Hospital report a lack of stretchers and unhygienic conditions in the wards.
Patients visiting the Civil Hospital in Mohali have raised concerns over an acute shortage of stretchers, forcing many to wait on the floor or be transferred manually. The deficit is reported to affect both emergency and general wards, disrupting routine patient flow.
In addition to the equipment shortfall, several patients complained about the cleanliness of the hospital premises, describing visible dirt and unsanitary conditions in corridors and wards. Such reports have heightened anxiety among those seeking medical care.
Hospital officials were approached for comment, and while they acknowledged the issues, no concrete timeline for remedial action was provided. Health authorities are expected to monitor the situation closely to ensure basic standards of patient care are restored.
In addition to the equipment shortfall, several patients complained about the cleanliness of the hospital premises, describing visible dirt and unsanitary conditions in corridors and wards. Such reports have heightened anxiety among those seeking medical care.
Hospital officials were approached for comment, and while they acknowledged the issues, no concrete timeline for remedial action was provided. Health authorities are expected to monitor the situation closely to ensure basic standards of patient care are restored.