Berhampur: Patients at the Cancer Department of Berhampur MKCG Medical College and Hospital,Odisha had a narrow escape on Thursday after a portion of the ceiling collapsed inside the facility. No casualties were reported, and all affected patients were immediately shifted to a safe location following the incident.

The mishap has once again fuelled apprehensions over safety of patients and condition of infrastructure at the government-run medical institution.

According to reports, the incident took place in the Cancer Department while patients were present on the premises. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported following the collapse, and the patients escaped unharmed.

Alarm over patient safety

Though the prompt relocation helped ensure the safety of the patients, it has triggered serious concerns over maintenance of hospital infratsructure particularly in facilities that cater to patients requiring specialised and continuous medical care. 

Further details regarding the cause of the ceiling collapse, the extent of the damage and any inspection or repair measures initiated by the authorities are awaited.