Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- An alarming situation has come to light at the old District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Odisha's Bhadrak, where food for patients is allegedly being prepared in extremely unhygienic conditions.

As per reports, heaps of garbage are lying around the cooking area, and food meant for patients is being cooked amid filth, raising serious concerns over food safety and hygiene.

The surroundings are unhealthy, unclean, and poorly managed. A strong stench emanates from the area, making it difficult to even approach the place, yet patient food continues to be prepared there daily. The scene reflects gross negligence, with sanitation and hygiene norms seemingly ignored, putting patient health at risk, alleged a local.

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