CLEAN : Makeshift hospital underway as Mumbai hospitals near collapse

The transcript discusses the severe shortage of hospital beds in Mumbai due to a geometric increase in population and the COVID-19 pandemic. The healthcare system is overwhelmed, with staff being overworked and infected. The government has been slow to respond, leading to patients sharing beds and even doctors struggling to find beds when sick. The situation is dire, with no space for deceased patients, highlighting the need for better management and resources.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the Mumbai government due to population growth?

• Lack of educational facilities

• Shortage of hospital beds

• Insufficient public transportation

• Inadequate housing

How has the increase in COVID-19 cases affected healthcare staff?

• They are working fewer hours

• They are getting more vacation time

• They have received more training

• They are becoming overwhelmed and infected

What incorrect statement was made by government officials regarding patient care?

• Patients should share beds

• Hospitals have enough beds

• Healthcare staff are not overworked

• COVID-19 is not a serious issue

What issue do doctors face when they fall sick?

• They are prioritized over patients

• They struggle to find a hospital bed

• They are sent to private hospitals

• They receive immediate care

What problem arises due to the lack of space for deceased bodies in hospitals?

• Bodies are sent to other cities

• Bodies are immediately cremated

• Bodies are kept in hospital passages

• Bodies are sent to private mortuaries