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Health
Mohali Hospital Jaundice Ward Found in Disarray
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 02:31 PM
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A report from Mohali reveals that the jaundice ward at the Phase 6 Civil Hospital was found in a state of severe unhygienic conditions, raising concerns over patient safety.
A recent inspection of the Phase 6 Civil Hospital in Mohali has uncovered alarming hygiene lapses in the jaundice ward. The ward was found to be cluttered with unclean bedding, stagnant water, and a general lack of sanitation, prompting immediate concern among healthcare professionals.
Hospital officials have not yet released a formal statement regarding the findings, but local health authorities are reportedly investigating the matter to determine the cause and extent of the neglect.
The incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter oversight of public hospitals in Punjab, especially in wards treating vulnerable patients such as infants with jaundice.
Patients and their families are urged to report any further irregularities, and the Punjab Health Department has pledged to conduct a comprehensive review of all civil hospitals in the region.
Hospital officials have not yet released a formal statement regarding the findings, but local health authorities are reportedly investigating the matter to determine the cause and extent of the neglect.
The incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter oversight of public hospitals in Punjab, especially in wards treating vulnerable patients such as infants with jaundice.
Patients and their families are urged to report any further irregularities, and the Punjab Health Department has pledged to conduct a comprehensive review of all civil hospitals in the region.