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Medical negligence incidents in India

Overview

Reports of medical negligence and illegal healthcare practices have emerged across several Indian states, involving both adult and newborn patients.

In late August, incidents were reported in Maharashtra and Odisha. In Latur, Maharashtra, a woman died following a C-section at an unregistered private hospital that allegedly lacked proper facilities and trained personnel. In Nuapada, Odisha, a woman died after receiving an unprescribed injection at a district hospital, leading to a murder case being registered against the attending doctor.

By early September, investigations expanded to include cases involving newborns. In Bandipora, a committee was formed to examine the death of a newborn and potential delays in medical referral. In Kerala, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights registered a case regarding allegations that a needle was left inside a newborn during treatment at Kottayam Medical College Hospital.

Entities

Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights · Chief Medical Officer of Bandipora · Dr Ajay Panda · Bandipora District Hospital · Kottayam Medical College Hospital

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Medical negligence investigations launched regarding newborn cases in India

    Medical authorities in India are investigating two separate cases of alleged negligence involving newborns: a death in Bandipora and claims of a needle left inside a child in Kottayam.

  2. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Medical negligence and illegal hospital operations reported in India

    Two separate cases of alleged medical negligence and illegal hospital operations in Maharashtra and Odisha have led to police investigations and criminal charges following the deaths of two women.

Sources

english.mathrubhumi.com · kashmirlife.net · medicaldialogues.in · newindianexpress.com · pragativadi.com