Garbage accumulating along the approach road to an urban health and wellness centre at VKP Nagar on Madakulam Main Road in Madurai has raised concerns among patients and residents.
“People come here for treatment, but exposure to rotting waste can trigger nausea, breathing difficulties and infections,” K Satheesh, a Madakulam resident, said. A health worker at the centre said the dumping poses sanitation concerns for patients with fever, respiratory conditions and low immunity. Madurai: Garbage accumulating along the approach road to an urban health and wellness centre at VKP Nagar on Madakulam Main Road in Madurai has raised concerns among patients and residents. The accumulation emits a foul smell and affects patients, including children and elderly people. Several complaints to officials had not resulted in sustained clearance or measures to prevent fresh dumping at the site. “Flies and mosquitoes breeding around waste can spread infections.