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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : April 3, 2015 4:39 PM IST
If you have a weak heart, then don t read this. A man had come to a Hyderabad hospital in order to treat his injuries after an accident. Unfortunately, two dogs attacked him while he was waiting in the hospital.
The incident occurred in Gandhi Hospital, one of the biggest government-run hospitals.
Highlighting the state of affairs in government-run healthcare facilities, stray dogs attacked a patient in the hospital premises, causing him serious injuries. Read about how dogs can give antibiotic resistant infections.
The man, identified as Gopi, was injured in a road accident. Unable to walk, he was waiting under a shed near an emergency ward.
Two dogs attacked him when he was alone. He was later shifted to the emergency ward.
Following the incident, officials of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation swung into action to launch a drive against stray dog menace in the hospital premises.
The incident occurred a few days after pictures of dogs sleeping on beds in Osmania General Hospital came to light.
Osmania is the oldest and the biggest government-run hospital here. Poor patients come from different parts of Telangana and neighbouring states for treatment. Read the top 10 facts of rabies you should know about.
Dozens of stray dogs roam through Osmania premises and enter wards and sleep on beds meant for patients.
With inputs from IANS
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