Niloufer Children’s Hospital, known as the lifeline for thousands of children, is once again in the spotlight after parents reported cockroaches crawling inside the RICU, the ward where critically ill babies fight for their lives. Families said that instead of focusing on recovery, they are now living in fear of infections caused by shocking hygiene conditions inside one of the most sensitive units of the hospital.
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Parents Claim Cockroaches Seen Near Children’s Food and Even Near Ears
Families gathered outside the RICU expressed deep concern, stating that cockroaches are frequently spotted:
- Near infants’ food
- On hospital beds
- Inside corners of the RICU walls
- Close to babies’ ears and faces
Parents said that in a ward where critical babies depend on life-saving support, such negligence can lead to dangerous infections, injuries and even life-threatening complications.
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Repeated Complaints But No Action, Say Attendants
According to attendants, they repeatedly informed the RMO and hospital superintendent, but no effective action has been taken so far. Many parents fear that authorities are waiting for a serious tragedy before taking hygiene problems seriously.
Several families questioned:
“If something happens to our child because of these cockroaches, who will take responsibility?”
The lack of response from the staff has increased frustration, especially among those who have spent days and nights inside the hospital corridors, watching their children struggle for survival.
RICU Is a Critical Unit, Yet Basic Hygiene Missing
The RICU (Respiratory Intensive Care Unit) is meant for newborns and infants suffering from:
- Severe respiratory infections
- Lung-related complications
- Life-threatening conditions requiring continuous monitoring
Such units require sterile surroundings, high hygiene standards and strict pest control, yet parents claim the situation inside Niloufer’s RICU is the opposite of what a critical care ward should look like.
Public Demand for Immediate Action
Citizens and patient families urge authorities to take immediate steps, including:
- Deep sanitization of the entire RICU
- Strict pest-control measures
- Accountability of hospital management
- Continuous monitoring of hygiene standards
- Regular inspections to prevent recurrence
Parents insist that safety inside a children’s hospital should be the highest priority, and such negligence cannot be ignored.
Conclusion: Niloufer Hospital Must Address RICU Hygiene Crisis Immediately
The disturbing condition inside the Niloufer Children’s Hospital RICU, where cockroaches have been seen near critically ill babies, demands urgent intervention. As parents continue to fear for their children’s safety, it is essential for authorities to take strong and immediate action to restore hygiene and protect the lives entrusted to the hospital.