patient safety
Rat Infestation Crisis Plagues Madhya Pradesh Hospitals: Patients Face Dangerous Conditions
Dec 15, 2025 11:52 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh's government hospitals face a growing public health crisis as rat infestations continue to endanger patients. The latest incident at Jabalpur's Victoria Hospital, where rats were seen climbing on beds and patient food, follows similar dangerous occurrences in other state facilities, highlighting serious concerns about hygiene, safety, and accountability in the healthcare system.
Madhya Pradesh University Exposed for Issuing Illegal Medical Degrees and Creating Fake Doctors
Dec 01, 2025 11:43 pm CST
A government university in Madhya Pradesh has been exposed for operating unauthorized Electro-Homoeopathy courses since 2022, producing nearly 300 unqualified "doctors" who paid Rs 30,000 each for legally invalid degrees. With no regulatory oversight, these fake practitioners are treating patients across India, resulting in multiple deaths and medical incidents. Officials have admitted no approval was ever granted for these courses, raising serious concerns about patient safety and medical fraud.
German Palliative Care Nurse Sentenced to Life for Murdering 10 Patients to Reduce Workload
Nov 07, 2025 02:09 am CST
A German court has sentenced a palliative care nurse to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering 10 patients and attempting to kill 27 others between December 2023 and May 2024. The unnamed nurse administered lethal doses of morphine and midazolam to elderly patients during night shifts to reduce his workload, demonstrating a profound lack of empathy that led prosecutors to describe him as acting like a "master of life and death."
Female Patient Sexually Assaulted by Hospital Sanitation Worker in Uttar Pradesh: Police Investigation Underway
Oct 27, 2025 09:23 pm CST
A 35-year-old female patient was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 25-year-old sanitation worker at a hospital in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accused reportedly lured the victim to the third floor under false pretenses before attacking her in a toilet. Police have detained the suspect and launched an investigation following the woman's complaint.
Bengaluru Dermatologist Arrested: Medical Professional Faces Charges for Sexual Misconduct Against Young Patient
Oct 21, 2025 04:06 pm CST
A 56-year-old dermatologist in Bengaluru has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment from a 21-year-old female patient. The incident, which reportedly occurred during a skin infection consultation, has resulted in charges under Sections 75 and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The case highlights serious concerns about patient safety and professional misconduct in medical settings.
Dangerous Negligence Exposed: Inside Jaipur's SMS Hospital Where Fire Killed Six Patients
Oct 07, 2025 10:48 pm CST
An investigation into the fatal fire at Jaipur's SMS Hospital reveals a pattern of ignored safety warnings, with extensive water leakage causing electrical hazards throughout the trauma center. Despite multiple documented complaints about dangerous conditions from hospital officials, no action was taken before the tragedy that claimed six lives.
Over 200 CCTV Cameras Non-Operational At Delhi Government Hospitals
Sep 24, 2025 06:20 pm CST
Concerns have emerged over security at Delhi's top government hospitals after a recent RTI, or Right to Information, filing revealed that hundreds of CCTV cameras, crucial to monitor crowded premises, are not in working condition.
No Ban For Pakistan-Origin Doctor Who Left Patient During Operation To Have Sex With Nurse
Sep 17, 2025 01:29 am CST
The incident was discovered by a colleague who walked in on the doctor in a "compromising position" with the nurse.