Firozabad: No space in hospitals, families forced to treat children at home

- More than 325 people were admitted in the 100-bed medical college

New delhi date. Saturday, September 04, 2021

In Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, the situation is deteriorating due to viral fever and dengue. In many areas people are being treated at home on the advice of bogus doctors around their homes. A large number of people are not getting space in hospitals. There are many families in the Zalkari Nagar area of ​​Firozabad who are currently treating their children at home.

Rajiv Kumar's son Vaibhav, who lives in Jalkari Nagar area, had been suffering from fever for the past several days. He later tested positive for dengue. Rajiv then started treatment at his son's house. According to Rajiv, as there is no space in the hospital, he is undergoing treatment at home as per the advice of a local doctor. The child is being given medicine and glucose drip at home. The age of luxury is about 12 years.

In Jhalkari Nagar area, Pushpa Devi and one of her family's daughters have died due to low platelets due to dengue. According to the family members, they were taken to the hospital where negligence was shown. Although the government has taken action against doctors but the way people are treating children in their own homes is very dangerous.

Manoj Shankhawar, parishad of the area, said that due to inadequate sanitation, the fever spread very fast and children were being affected the most. At least 15 children have lost their lives in the last few days alone. The number of patients in Firozabad is increasing so much that more than 325 people have been admitted in the 100-bed medical college. Most private clinics are full. The central government has also sent a team and the team held a meeting with local officials on Friday.