medical negligence
Tragedy at IIT Bhilai: Student Death Prompts Investigation into Medical Negligence and Campus Health Facilities
Nov 13, 2025 02:45 pm CST
An 18-year-old IIT Bhilai engineering student's death has sparked outrage and an investigation into alleged medical negligence. After developing a fever, Saumil Sahu's condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to his death the following day. Students claim inadequate campus medical facilities contributed to the tragedy, prompting protests and a comprehensive response from the institute including suspension of the medical officer and formation of a fact-finding committee.
Tragic Death of Bhopal Model Khushboo Verma: Pregnancy Complications or Foul Play?
Nov 11, 2025 08:45 pm CST
A 21-year-old model from Bhopal, Khushboo Verma, was found dead with pregnancy complications, leading to conflicting narratives between medical reports and family allegations of murder. Her boyfriend Qasim remains in police custody as authorities investigate multiple angles including medical negligence and domestic violence in this shocking case that has stunned Bhopal's fashion community.
Infant Dies After Receiving Herbal Cough Syrup in Madhya Pradesh: Another Tragedy Amid Ongoing Medication Crisis
Oct 31, 2025 01:27 am CST
A five-month-old girl died in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district after being given medications including herbal cough syrup from a local medical store. This tragedy occurs as the region already grapples with 20 recent child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup. With no doctor available at the government facility, the desperate parents sought help from a pharmacy, highlighting critical healthcare gaps and raising urgent calls for stricter pharmaceutical regulations.
Calcium Carbide Gun Injuries: 300 Eye Trauma Cases in Bhopal Despite ICMR Warnings
Oct 28, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Despite warnings from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) about the dangers of calcium carbide guns, nearly 300 eye injury cases were reported in Bhopal during Diwali celebrations. These unlicensed "toy guns" cause severe chemical burns when calcium carbide reacts with water to produce explosive acetylene gas, resulting in at least 30 patients losing vision in one eye. Only after this tragedy did authorities finally ban their manufacture and sale.
Woman Dies After Surgical Bandage Left Inside During C-Section: Medical Negligence Investigation Launched
Oct 23, 2025 03:02 am CST
A 26-year-old mother in Dehradun died from infection after doctors allegedly left a bandage inside her abdomen during cesarean delivery. Following complaint from her husband, officials have launched an investigation into the medical negligence case that occurred at a private hospital. The woman experienced severe pain after surgery and was later diagnosed with a serious infection at another facility, where the forgotten surgical material was discovered.
Newborn Faces Hand Amputation After Medical Negligence at Greater Noida Hospital
Oct 22, 2025 10:50 pm CST
A tragic case of alleged medical negligence at Gopal nursing home in Greater Noida has left a newborn facing hand amputation after receiving an incorrect injection. Despite family complaints about visible deterioration, the infant was transferred between multiple hospitals as her condition worsened. The father has filed a police complaint while authorities have requested an official investigation from the Chief Medical Officer.
13-Year-Old Lightning Strike Victim Dies After 2-Hour Treatment Delay in Madhya Pradesh Hospital
Oct 10, 2025 01:33 am CST
A 13-year-old boy named Manish Sahu, who suffered severe burns from a lightning strike, died after experiencing a two-hour delay in treatment at Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Madhya Pradesh. His family was forced to wander through hospital corridors carrying his stretcher and IV equipment while his elderly grandmother stood holding his drip for hours, highlighting serious issues of coordination and care in the state's healthcare system.
Medical Body Condemns Scapegoating of Doctor in Madhya Pradesh Cough Syrup Deaths Tragedy
Oct 08, 2025 07:36 pm CST
The Federation of All India Medical Association criticizes authorities for making a doctor the scapegoat in the Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy that claimed 16 children's lives. FAIMA Chief Patron Dr. Rohan Krishnan argues that responsibility lies with regulatory bodies that approved the medication containing ingredients banned for young children, highlighting systemic failures in pharmaceutical safety oversight and government awareness campaigns.
Healthy 24-Year-Old Marathon Runner Dies After Doctors Misdiagnose Serious Condition as Allergies
Oct 07, 2025 10:31 am CST
A tragic case of medical misdiagnosis led to the death of Georgia Taylor, a healthy 24-year-old UK woman who recently completed the London Marathon. Initially dismissed as having allergies, her persistent symptoms of rashes, swelling, and leg pain rapidly deteriorated after a trip to Greece, resulting in her unexpected death at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales. Over 900 people attended her funeral, remembering her as a "magnetic person" with infectious laughter.
Deadly Cough Syrup Claims 16 Children: Madhya Pradesh Government Takes Swift Action Against Officials
Oct 06, 2025 08:52 pm CST
Following a tragic incident where 16 children died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup in Chhindwara, the Madhya Pradesh government has implemented immediate measures including suspending key FDA officials, banning the medication, and launching a door-to-door recovery campaign. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered comprehensive quality checks on all medications while facing mounting political pressure from opposition leaders demanding accountability and compensation for affected families.