Doctors found sleeping on ICU beds in Ahmedabad’s LG Hospital; probe ordered
Times of India
by TNNMarch 2, 2026
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A viral video showing doctors sleeping or resting on ICU beds at Ahmedabad’s LG Hospital has sparked outrage and prompted an investigation by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), which manages the hospital. The footage, believed to be from Saturday night, shows resident doctors either resting or asleep in the ICU ward while one doctor is seen checking on patients. The superintendent of the hospital has been tasked with investigating the incident, and the head of the department has received a notice seeking an explanation. Authorities are also probing how many doctors were sleeping on duty, with further action likely if their explanations are deemed unsatisfactory.
The video gained widespread attention on social media, raising concerns about staff shortages and working conditions in Indian healthcare facilities. The LG Hospital is often overcrowded due to limited beds at VS Hospital, another AMC-run facility, forcing patients to seek admission elsewhere. This has led to the ICU at LG Hospital frequently having empty beds, prompting officials to advise patients to seek care at other hospitals.
The incident highlights broader challenges faced by India’s healthcare system, including staffing shortages and resource allocation issues. While the investigation is ongoing, critics argue that such practices reflect systemic problems in overburdened medical facilities. The case has also drawn attention to the need for better working conditions and patient care standards in Indian hospitals, resonating with global readers interested in public health and medical infrastructure.
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Originally published on Times of India on 3/2/2026