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Thane Tragedy: 17 Patients Lose Their Lives Overnight at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital

Vinod Jagdale, Thane: In a heart-wrenching incident, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, located under the Thane Municipal Corporation, witnessed the unfortunate demise of 17 patients in a single night. This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about the healthcare infrastructure. ICU and Ward Victims Among the deceased, 12 patients were under […]

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Vinod Jagdale, Thane: In a heart-wrenching incident, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, located under the Thane Municipal Corporation, witnessed the unfortunate demise of 17 patients in a single night. This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about the healthcare infrastructure.

ICU and Ward Victims

Among the deceased, 12 patients were under critical care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), while 2 were in the general ward. Additionally, 2 patients were admitted to the casualty department, and 1 pediatric patient also lost their life, highlighting the severity of the situation.

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Night of Grief

The heart-rending loss of 17 patients occurred during the time span from 10:30 pm to 8:30 am. This unfortunate sequence of events transpired in a single night, leaving the medical staff and the community in shock and grief.

Continuing Tragedy

This tragedy follows a night on August 10 when 5 patients also died. The recurring incidents of patient deaths raise serious questions about the hospital’s capacity to provide adequate medical care, especially during critical periods.

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Staffing Crisis

The hospital is currently grappling with a significant shortage of doctors and staff, exacerbating the challenges in delivering timely and quality medical attention to patients. The shortage of skilled healthcare professionals is a matter of great concern for both the hospital administration and the community.

A Loss Across Ages

The victims of this tragic event included patients of varying ages, even extending to an 80-year-old individual. This distressing fact underscores the indiscriminate nature of the loss, affecting individuals from different walks of life.

Call for Action

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, situated in CM Eknath Shinde’s Thane, is now under intense scrutiny following these consecutive incidents of patient deaths. The community and authorities alike call for immediate and comprehensive measures to address the challenges faced by the hospital and ensure the safety and well-being of the patients.

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Prateek Gautam


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