MP's Health System on Ventilator in 2025; Govt Plans Crores for 2026 Revamp

• Madhya Pradesh's health system faced a crisis in 2025 with incidents like the Chhindwara cough syrup tragedy, rat menace in hospitals, and HIV-infected blood transfusions.
• Lack of doctors, infrastructure, and essential machinery worsened healthcare services across cities including Bhopal.
• Government took strict action, suspending officials and implementing pest control and security measures.
• Redevelopment plans for old hospitals approved, with tenders completed after cabinet approval.
• Significant funds allocated: ₹772 crore for MY Hospital Indore, ₹322 crore for Rewa Medical College, and ₹800 crore for Jabalpur and Gwalior Medical Colleges.

Why It Matters: MP's health system struggled in 2025; government allocates crores for revamp, but 2026 brings new challenges.