Odisha Medical Apathy: Man Carries Ailing Mother On Shoulders For Scan, Incident Sparks Outrage - VIDEO

Baripada: A shocking incident from Odisha's Baripada has raised serious questions about the state of healthcare services in government hospitals. A 75-year-old woman was allegedly forced to rely on her son's shoulders after hospital staff reportedly failed to provide a wheelchair or stretcher for a medical scan.The incident occurred at PRM Medical College and Hospital and has triggered widespread criticism over the lack of basic patient care. The elderly woman, identified as Damimani Patra from Shalabani village in Mayurbhanj district, was admitted to the Medicine Ward after suffering from fever.When her condition failed to improve, doctors advised a chest scan for further diagnosis. According to family members, they repeatedly requested hospital authorities

to provide a stretcher or wheelchair to take the patient to the scanning centre.However, despite several appeals, no assistance was reportedly provided. Relatives alleged that even though such facilities were available in the hospital, staff members failed to respond to their requests.Left with no alternative, family members attempted to help the elderly woman walk to the scanning centre. But due to her deteriorating condition, she was unable to continue.In a heartbreaking scene, her son Dhaneswar Patra lifted his mother onto his shoulders and carried her to the scanning centre himself. The visuals have sparked outrage and renewed concerns about patient welfare in government healthcare institutions.The incident has drawn strong reactions from local residents and public representatives, who have questioned how such a situation could occur in a major government medical facility.Also Read: Bihar Medical Apathy: Guard Applies Stitches At Govt HospitalCritics argue that denying basic support services to elderly and vulnerable patients reflects serious administrative negligence. Health experts say that providing timely assistance and basic facilities such as wheelchairs and stretchers is a fundamental responsibility of every healthcare institution.The incident has once again highlighted the gap between healthcare infrastructure and its actual delivery on the ground. As public anger grows, attention is now focused on the hospital administration and whether accountability will be fixed for the alleged lapse.For many, this incident is not just about one patient—it is a stark reminder of the challenges ordinary citizens continue to face while accessing healthcare services.