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KDMC Hospital Uses Cardboard as Splint

Kalyan hospital staff use cardboard for fractured leg, sparks outrage

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 14 August 2026 at 11:25 pm
KDMC Hospital Uses Cardboard as Splint

A shocking incident has come to light at a Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC)-run hospital, where staff used a cardboard box as a splint for a man's fractured leg.

The incident occurred when a man was brought to the hospital with a fractured leg. Instead of providing a proper plaster cast, the hospital staff used a cardboard box to immobilize the leg.

This incident has sparked outrage among locals, who are demanding better medical facilities and care at the hospital.

The KDMC has ordered an inquiry into the incident and has assured that action will be taken against the responsible staff members.

The hospital administration has stated that the use of cardboard as a splint was an isolated incident and not a standard practice at the hospital.

However, this incident has raised concerns about the quality of medical care provided at the hospital and the lack of resources available to patients.

The KDMC-run hospital is one of the major healthcare facilities in the Kalyan-Dombivli area, and such incidents can erode the trust of patients in the hospital.

In recent years, there have been several incidents of medical negligence and lack of resources at government-run hospitals in the region.

This incident is a reminder of the need for better healthcare facilities and more resources for patients in the area.

The use of cardboard as a splint is a clear indication of the lack of resources and the desperate measures that hospital staff are forced to take.

The KDMC must take immediate action to address the issues at the hospital and ensure that patients receive proper medical care.

The incident has also raised questions about the accountability of hospital staff and the need for better training and resources.

The KDMC must ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future and that patients receive the best possible care.

The hospital administration must also take steps to regain the trust of patients and the local community.

This incident is a wake-up call for the KDMC to improve the healthcare facilities and services at the hospital.

The local community is demanding better healthcare facilities and more resources for patients, and it is the responsibility of the KDMC to ensure that these demands are met.

In conclusion, the use of cardboard as a splint at a KDMC-run hospital is a shocking incident that highlights the need for better healthcare facilities and more resources for patients in the area.

The KDMC must take immediate action to address the issues at the hospital and ensure that patients receive proper medical care.

This incident is a reminder of the need for better accountability and transparency in government-run hospitals, and the need for more resources and training for hospital staff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened at the KDMC hospital?

Hospital staff used a cardboard box as a splint for a man's fractured leg.

What action has the KDMC taken?

The KDMC has ordered an inquiry into the incident and has assured that action will be taken against the responsible staff members.

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