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Two Patients Forced to Share a Bed in Mohali District Hospital's Gynecology Ward
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 01:33 PM
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A shortage of beds in the gynecology department of Mohali District Hospital has led to two women being placed on a single bed.
According to a report by Amar Ujala, the gynecology department of Mohali District Hospital is facing a severe bed shortage, forcing staff to place two patients on a single bed. The situation was observed in the hospital's obstetrics‑gynecology wing, where demand for inpatient care has outpaced available resources.
Hospital officials confirmed that the lack of beds is a temporary crisis caused by an unexpected rise in admissions for maternity and related conditions. They said patients are being monitored closely despite the cramped arrangement, and additional staff have been deployed to ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
The health department has been alerted to the shortfall, and senior administrators have pledged to expedite the procurement of extra beds and explore alternative accommodation for non‑critical cases. Meanwhile, patients and their families have been advised to cooperate with hospital staff while a longer‑term solution is being worked out.
Hospital officials confirmed that the lack of beds is a temporary crisis caused by an unexpected rise in admissions for maternity and related conditions. They said patients are being monitored closely despite the cramped arrangement, and additional staff have been deployed to ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
The health department has been alerted to the shortfall, and senior administrators have pledged to expedite the procurement of extra beds and explore alternative accommodation for non‑critical cases. Meanwhile, patients and their families have been advised to cooperate with hospital staff while a longer‑term solution is being worked out.