Public Safety / Ceiling collapse sparks panic in MKCG Medical College and Hospital cancer ward

Brahmapur, Oct 29: Panic gripped the Cancer Department of MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur after a portion of the ceiling suddenly collapsed inside the ward, raising serious concerns over patient safety and infrastructure maintenance at one of Odisha’s premier healthcare institutions.

According to reports, the incident occurred while patients were undergoing treatment in the oncology department. A section of the ceiling unexpectedly came crashing down, sending shockwaves among patients, attendants and hospital staff present at the location.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as patients narrowly escaped a potentially serious accident. The incident, however, created an atmosphere of fear and anxiety among those in the ward, with many expressing concerns over the condition of hospital infrastructure.

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Soon after being informed, the Medical Superintendent and Registrar rushed to the spot to assess the situation. As a precautionary measure, patients from the affected area were shifted to safer locations within the hospital.

The incident has sparked questions over the maintenance and structural safety of the hospital building. The exact cause of the ceiling collapse remains unknown. A detailed inquiry is expected to determine the reason behind the incident.

The incident comes months after a similar mishap at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack — in January this year, where a portion of the roof in the Old Medicine Ward gave way during treatment hours, leaving a patient injured.

Repeated incidents of structural failures inside major healthcare facilities have raised questions about maintenance standards and patient safety.