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Health
Surge in Infectious Fever Cases Overwhelms Betul Hospital OPD, Daily Patients Exceed 1,200
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 09:15 AM
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Betul district hospital’s outpatient department is seeing more than 1,200 fever patients daily, far above the usual 500‑600, as seasonal illnesses rise with changing weather.
Betul’s district hospital reported a sharp rise in patients presenting with fever at its outpatient department. On a typical day the OPD handles about 500 to 600 patients, but recent counts have consistently crossed the 1,200 mark.
Health officials attribute the surge to a combination of seasonal ailments and viral fevers that tend to spike when weather patterns shift. The region has experienced noticeable temperature fluctuations over the past weeks, creating conditions conducive to the spread of infectious fevers.
Hospital staff are working extended hours to manage the influx, with doctors and nurses attending to each case despite the crowding. The administration has called for additional medical supplies and is coordinating with the state health department for possible temporary facilities.
Public health advisories have been issued, urging residents to stay hydrated, maintain personal hygiene, and seek early medical attention if fever symptoms appear. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent further escalation.
Health officials attribute the surge to a combination of seasonal ailments and viral fevers that tend to spike when weather patterns shift. The region has experienced noticeable temperature fluctuations over the past weeks, creating conditions conducive to the spread of infectious fevers.
Hospital staff are working extended hours to manage the influx, with doctors and nurses attending to each case despite the crowding. The administration has called for additional medical supplies and is coordinating with the state health department for possible temporary facilities.
Public health advisories have been issued, urging residents to stay hydrated, maintain personal hygiene, and seek early medical attention if fever symptoms appear. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent further escalation.