healthcare negligence
Bihar Family Forced to Drag Mother's Body on Stretcher After Hospital Denies Ambulance Service
Dec 09, 2025 02:35 am CST
In a heart-wrenching incident from Bihar's Nawada district, a man was forced to transport his deceased mother's body on a stretcher for nearly two kilometers after being denied ambulance services by a local health center. The family's ordeal, which included leaving members behind as guarantors for the stretcher, highlights concerning gaps in healthcare protocols for deceased patients and raises questions about dignity in death within India's rural healthcare system.
Patient with IV Drip Found Wandering in Madhya Pradesh Market: Rural Healthcare Crisis Exposed
Oct 31, 2025 01:50 pm CST
A disturbing incident in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district has exposed critical failures in rural healthcare after a man with an IV drip was discovered wandering through a local market unattended. This case highlights the severe shortage of qualified medical professionals in the region, where the state faces a 94% deficit of specialists in rural areas and has only one doctor available per 1,460 residents.
Jharkhand Health Crisis: 5 Thalassemia Children Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusions, Officials Suspended
Oct 26, 2025 07:30 pm CST
Five children with thalassemia in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions, prompting Chief Minister Hemant Soren to suspend the district Civil Surgeon and other officials. The state government has formed an investigative medical team and announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to each affected family along with covering all treatment costs.
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.
Deadly Cough Syrup Investigation: Multiple Child Deaths in Rajasthan Linked to Kayson Pharma Product
Oct 03, 2025 07:24 pm CST
Rajasthan authorities have launched an investigation into Kayson Pharma following multiple child deaths linked to their cough syrup containing dextromethorphan hydrobromide. The medication, distributed through the state's free medicine scheme, has been suspended while officials examine the company's entire product line. Previous quality control issues raise questions about the pharmaceutical company's repeated government contracts despite past blacklisting.