{
  "id": 10541888,
  "title": "Three Patients To A Bed At Indore’s MTH As Overcrowding Strains Maternity Wards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/three-patients-to-a-bed-at-indores-mth-as-overcrowding-strains",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-28T21:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/three-patients-to-a-bed-at-indores-mth-as-overcrowding-strains-maternity-wards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, poor infrastructure and overcrowding have become pressing issues at Maharaja Tukojirao Hospital (MTH), particularly affecting its maternity wards. Pregnant women and new mothers are grappling with limited space and basic amenities. A recent on-site report from the hospital revealed that some individuals were sharing beds, with up to three patients occupying a single bed in some instances. Others were even forced to sleep on the floor due to the severe shortage of space. The cramped conditions are especially evident in the maternity wards, where numerous women undergoing treatment are housed in overcrowded rooms, further compounded by the presence of newborns and caregivers. Sanitation also poses a significant concern, with grimy areas, blood stains, and overflowing drains observed throughout the hospital. The toilets, in poor condition, were found to be laden with urine and waste, collectively contributing to the unsanitary environment. Alarmingly, the drainage system has remained inadequate despite the hospital's expansion. The hospital currently houses around 400 beds, yet its drainage infrastructure was originally designed for a much smaller 60-bed facility. The surge in patient numbers, coupled with the utilization of toilets by attendants, has exacerbated the strain on the system. The hospital's journey began with approximately 65 beds, which was later expanded to nearly 400. However, the report underscores that essential infrastructure, comprising sanitation, drainage, and ward space, has not kept up with the growth in capacity, negatively impacting patients and their families. Additionally, two instances of women being molested have been reported separately in Indore, with a friend being thrashed for intervening in one of the incidents.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Poor infrastructure and overcrowding at Maharaja Tukojirao Hospital (MTH) have raised concerns over conditions in its maternity wards, with pregnant women and new mothers reportedly struggling for space and basic facilities. A recent ground report from the hospital found three patients sharing a bed in some cases, while others were reportedly forced to sleep on the floor.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}