Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Panchkula Civil Hospital Faces Criticism for Neglect, Dust, and Delays
Imagine going to a hospital to get help, but it's really messy.
The roads to get there are bumpy, and the parking lot has trash everywhere.
Inside, it's hard to find your way because there aren't enough signs.
The bathrooms are very dirty, and the hallways are full of dust and noise from building work.
People have to wait a very long time to see doctors or get reports, and sometimes doctors send them away.
Even pregnant moms and babies have to wait in dusty rooms.
The hospital leader said that the mess is because they are building a lot, and it's the construction workers' fault.
Panchkula Civil Hospital faces accusations of neglect, including poor road access and a messy parking lot.
Patients reported significant issues with hygiene, such as dusty corridors and unclean toilets.
Delays were common, with patients waiting for extended periods for reports and consultations, including a pregnant woman turned away.
The hospital environment was described as chaotic, with a lack of clear signage, non-functional facilities, and disruptive construction noise.
The Chief Medical Officer attributed the debris and mess to ongoing large-scale construction managed by the PWD.
- Who
- Patients and a reporter visiting Panchkula Civil Hospital
- What
- Experienced systemic neglect, including poor infrastructure, unhygienic conditions, and significant delays in service.
- When
- A Thursday last month
- Where
- Panchkula Civil Hospital, Sector 6
- Why
- Reportedly due to systemic decay, large-scale construction, and negligence.
- Hospital Name
- Panchkula Civil Hospital, Sector 6
- Issues Reported
- Poor road conditions, messy parking, lack of signage, understaffed registration, dusty and unhygienic corridors, unclean toilets, non-functional water dispenser, construction noise, neglect of patients.
- Specific Incidents
- Mother waiting over an hour for baby's report, crowded psychiatry ward with no fans, overwhelming urine smell near eye department, pregnant woman turned away by doctor.
- Official Response
- Chief Medical Officer cited large-scale construction and PWD responsibility for debris.