A viral social media post alleging that a staff member at a Punjab civil hospital was playing Ludo while conducting a blood pressure check has triggered public outrage and prompted attention from senior government officials.
Punjab’s public healthcare system has come under renewed scrutiny following a viral post from a civil hospital that raised concerns over staff accountability and supervision. The post alleges that thousands of patients were dependent on a single blood pressure machine and claims the staff member assigned to operate it was engaged in a mobile game during working hours.
The incident, as described in the post, has since gone viral on social media, reigniting debate over the condition and management of public healthcare services in Punjab.
The post was shared by Rattan Dhillon, who claimed that during his visit to a civil hospital he found a single blood pressure machine being used to attend to an overwhelming number of patients—an account that has sparked widespread anger online.
‘Staffer Played Mobile Game During BP Check,’ Claims Patient
In his post, Dhillon said he visited a civil hospital where a single blood pressure machine was reportedly being used to attend to thousands of patients, calling it a reflection of the state of healthcare in Punjab.
He further claimed that the staff member assigned to the counter was engaged in playing the mobile gaLudo.me According to Dhillon, the situation did not change even after he raised the issue, alleging that he was made to wait for around 10 minutes and that the staffer continued playing the game while checking his blood pressure. He concluded his post by criticising the lack of supervision and accountability, calling it indicative of the state of public healthcare in Punjab.
Internet Reacts to Viral Hospital
The post quickly garnered thousands of views and responses, with reactions ranging from humour to sharp criticism. While some users made light of the situation through sarcastic comments, others expressed serious concern. In one exchange, a user questioned why Dhillon had visited a government hospital, to which he replied that for official procedures such as obtaining a driving licence, individuals are required to visit a government hospital regardless of personal circumstances.
Minister Responds After Viral Outcry
As the post gained wider traction on social media, it drew the attention of Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh, who responded publicly by requesting details of the incident and assuring that strict action would be taken after a thorough investigation.
Dhillon later confirmed that he had shared the relevant details with the minister, thanking him for taking note of the matter. The episode has once again drawn attention to the routine challenges faced by patients in overstretched government hospitals, including long waiting times, limited resources and concerns over accountability.
