In a significant move, the health department of Kanpur, under the direction of District Magistrate Jitendra Kumar Singh, raided 27 nursing homes in the western areas of Bithoor and Kalyanpur on Wednesday. This action was initiated after the tragic death of a newborn at Raja Nursing Home on February 8, where the baby perished due to a malfunctioning ICU warmer, highlighting severe negligence by the medical staff. The government’s response aimed to address the immediate concerns regarding safety standards in local healthcare facilities.

During the raids, the health department team discovered that 22 out of the 27 nursing homes inspected were operating against regulatory standards. ACMO Dr. Amit Rastogi indicated that many of these hospitals had functioning ICUs that were not authorized. The alarming findings raised serious concerns about patient safety and the oversight of medical institutions in the region. This incident underscores the pressing need for improved regulatory enforcement and adherence to healthcare protocols.

As a consequence of these findings, the government has sealed all non-compliant centers and demanded explanations from the hospital operators within three days. Authorities have announced that similar intensive inspections will continue in other areas of the city to prevent such tragic occurrences in the future, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing healthcare standards and ensuring public safety in Kanpur's medical facilities.