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 challenges is the Mumbai government facing in terms of bed availability for patients?

What is the significance of the statement regarding patients sharing beds in government hospitals?

In what ways has the situation in hospitals changed over the past couple of years?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the availability of beds for healthcare workers?

What are the implications of not having a separate place for deceased patients?