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20 July 2026

GTB Hospital fan accident

The incident serves as a practical case study for illustrating systemic failures in public service delivery, accountability, and infrastructure maintenance within government hospitals.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Incident: A ceiling fan fell on a 42-year-old patient in Ward 27 of Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital.
  • Hospital Statement: The patient, admitted with uncontrolled hypertension, stroke, encephalopathy, and aspiration pneumonia, died due to his existing medical condition, not the fan incident.
  • Maintenance Concerns: Attendants reported that many air conditioning units in the hospital are dysfunctional, increasing reliance on ceiling fans for ventilation.
  • Public Response: Family members and attendants alleged lapses in hospital maintenance and patient safety protocols.
  • Administrative Action: The hospital has committed to conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in GTB Hospital ceiling fan collapse investigation, which has been running since 20 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges in maintaining public health infrastructure in government hospitals and the impact of such lapses on patient safety and public trust in the healthcare system. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary responsibility of hospital administration regarding patient safety in public health facilities?

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