A significant number of patients being treated at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Nagpur are coming from Madhya Pradesh. Reports indicate that nearly 60% of patients admitted to the medical college are referred from neighboring districts of Madhya Pradesh. Many of them are transferred to Nagpur after their financial resources are exhausted or their condition becomes critical.
Doctors say that due to a lack of adequate healthcare facilities and specialist doctors in Madhya Pradesh, patients from Balaghat, Seoni, and Chhindwara districts often seek treatment in Nagpur. The situation has led to overcrowding in GMCH wards and increased pressure on the hospital’s medical staff.
According to hospital sources, about 40% of the patients currently admitted are from Nagpur and nearby areas of Maharashtra, while the remaining 60% are from Madhya Pradesh. The influx of patients from outside the state has also resulted in long waiting times and limited bed availability for local patients.
Health officials have raised concerns that Nagpur’s medical reputation could suffer due to the overburdened system. The hospital management has urged Madhya Pradesh authorities to strengthen their own health infrastructure and ensure that critical cases are managed locally before being referred.
Despite the challenges, doctors and staff at GMCH continue to provide treatment to all patients, regardless of their place of origin, maintaining the hospital’s commitment to public healthcare service.
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