Archive · 30 Jun 2025
AIIMS Bhopal SDP Machine Failure Causes Platelet Shortage
The machine that makes platelets at AIIMS Bhopal is broken.
This means patients who need platelets, which are important for things like dengue and cancer, have to get them from private companies.
Because of this, they have to pay much more money.
The hospital doesn't seem to be fixing the machine or taking responsibility.
Some people are having trouble getting platelets on time, and one person even died because of the delay.
Single Donor Platelet (SDP) machine at AIIMS Bhopal is non-functional for over a week.
Patients are forced to purchase platelets from private suppliers due to the machine's breakdown.
Jumbo-size platelets cost Rs 12,000 to Rs15,000 per unit in the private market.
AIIMS administration has not addressed the issue, with officials passing responsibility.
Delayed platelet availability led to the death of a patient, according to an attendant.
- Who
- Patients needing platelets, AIIMS administration, and private suppliers.
- What
- SDP machine at AIIMS Bhopal is non-functional, causing platelet shortages and increased costs.
- When
- The machine has been down for 8-10 days.
- Where
- AIIMS Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The SDP machine's breakdown has caused a crisis for patients needing blood components.
Patient Perspective
Hospital Administration Perspective
Patient Access to Care
Patient Perspective
Patients and their families are suffering due to the lack of essential blood components like platelets.
Hospital Administration Perspective
N/A
- Issue
- SDP machine malfunction
- Location
- AIIMS Bhopal
- Platelet Cost (Private)
- Rs 12,000 - Rs 15,000 per unit (jumbo)
- Patients affected daily
- 30-40
- Officials Response
- Dodging responsibility