Udupi District Hospital Struggles with Basic Infrastructure; Residents Call for Urgent Fix

Residents in Udupi District have voiced serious concerns over the inadequate basic infrastructure at the district hospital, including frequent power outages, intermittent water supply, and aging medical equipment.

Local health workers explain that these deficiencies impede routine operations such as patient monitoring and essential surgeries, while patients report long waits for critical treatments. Officials have acknowledged the complaints and promised a review of the hospital’s supply chains and maintenance schedules.

The lack of reliable utilities and modern equipment stalls health services and heightens risk for both patients and staff, prompting calls for urgent intervention. Source: Google News – Udupi District.