Hospital staff critical after attempting suicide by overdosing on 20 pills at SSKM Medical College

A hospital staff at SSKM Medical College, Kolkata, is currently in critical condition after overdosing on a combination of 20 pills, including sleeping pills and psychiatric medication. The staff member, whose identity has not been disclosed, was immediately admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after being found in an unconscious state. The staff’s condition remains critical, and further medical attention is being provided as authorities investigate the cause and circumstances of the overdose.

The authorities have confirmed that the staff consumed both sleeping pills and psychiatric medication, but the exact reasons for the overdose are yet to be determined. Investigators are looking into the details of the incident, including the possible link between the medication combination and the staff's condition. The medical team at SSKM is monitoring the situation closely and providing the necessary care.

This event comes shortly after the mysterious death of Dipra Bhattacharya, a senior resident doctor at Jhargram Hospital, whose body was found in a hotel room under unexplained circumstances. Bhattacharya had been an outspoken critic of workplace threats in the medical community, which has added to concerns about the mental health challenges faced by medical professionals. Authorities are continuing to investigate both incidents to understand the potential pressures faced by healthcare workers in high-stress environments.