A hospital is a place where citizens come in the hope of a cure for their ailments. But what if the unhygienic condition of the surrounding areas of the medical institute can become the reason for the spread of diseases? This appears to be the case with the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) in Margao. Overflowing sewage drains near the premiere hospital which caters to thousands of citizens of South Goa have reportedly triggered alarm as untreated wastewater has flooded the roads. The overflowing drains have raised concerns about the safety and hygiene of the hospital premises. It is learnt that stagnant sewage is collecting dangerously close to the hospital entrance. Imagine patients visiting the hospital to seek treatment for an ailment going back home being struck with another malady. It is learnt that there is no proper drainage system in place in the vicinity of the hospital which reflects the problems in urban infrastructure planning and sewage management in the state. The stagnant water can become a breeding spot for mosquitoes which can also spread vector-borne diseases among the visitors to the hospital.
