Hospitals in Delhi-NCR face shortage of beds as dengue cases see a spike

The cases of dengue have seen a significant rise in Delhi-NCR in the past two weeks. This has led to a shortage of beds in government as well as private hospitals.

The rising cases of dengue in the Delhi-NCR region have become a headache for the health authorities in the government as well as private hospitals as they face a shortage of beds.

In Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital, patients and their families could be seen sitting on the floor of the wards. Doctors are also seen treating dengue patients on the floor. Many haven't got a bed, and those who have are forced to share with other patients.