Surgical instrument left in woman's abdomen, FIR filed
A 57-year-old Lucknow woman accuses a private hospital of leaving a surgical tool inside her. An FIR is filed after a court order. Read the shocking details of medical negligence.
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Intern Doctor Assaulted by Drunk Patient at Cooper Hospital
A 23-year-old intern doctor was kicked in the chest by an intoxicated patient at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital. The hospital administration faces allegations of trying to dissuade a police complaint. Read the full story.
Contract Nurse Dismissed at Thanjavur Hospital Over Viral Video
A contractual nurse at Thanjavur Medical College Hospital was dismissed after a video showed her making patients stand for IV therapy. Dean Dr S Poovathi confirmed the action following public outrage.
Contract Nurse Dismissed for Making Patients Stand During IV Therapy
A contract nurse at Thanjavur Medical College Hospital was dismissed after a video showed her making oncology patients stand for IV drips. Dean Dr S Poovathi confirmed the action following public outrage. Read the full story.
Kerala woman sues govt over surgical negligence, denied compensation
S Sumayya from Kattakkada files court case against Kerala health dept after a guide wire was left inside her chest during surgery. She was denied promised compensation and job. Read her fight for justice.
Deadly Swiss Bar Fire Exposes 6-Year Safety Lapse
A tragic fire at a Swiss Alps bar, which killed multiple people, occurred after the venue missed six years of mandatory annual safety inspections. Mayor expresses shock and regret.
Guwahati: 108 Staff Protest Over Recruitment, Patient Safety
Over 3,000 terminated 108 emergency service employees in Assam protest recruitment flaws and patient safety risks as services resume with new staff. Demands include job security and better pay.
Mangaluru: Doctor's Negligence Video Goes Viral
A shocking video from a Mangaluru hospital shows a doctor on his phone while a patient struggles to breathe. The incident, dated 06 Jan 2026, has triggered public fury. Read more about the alleged medical negligence.
Pune Hospital Guilty in Postnatal Death, Trustees Face Case
Pune's charity commissioner holds Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital responsible for a woman's postnatal death, citing treatment delay over deposit. Criminal proceedings recommended against 11 trustees. Read the full investigation details.
Rs 5 Lakh for Man Trapped 42 Hours in Hospital Lift: SHRC
Kerala SHRC orders Rs 5 lakh compensation for a patient trapped in a faulty lift at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College for 42 hours. Govt must pay and recover from negligent parties.
Police book hospital staff after dialysis patient deaths in Haripad
Police in Kerala's Alappuzha book hospital superintendent & dialysis unit staff for negligence after two patient deaths. Case filed under BNS sections. Read the full details.
Toddler drowns in Hyderabad society pool, management booked
A 3-year-old boy drowned in a Hyderabad gated community pool. Police book society management under BNS for negligence. Details on the tragic incident and safety lapses.
Meerut Hospital Death: Family Alleges Push, Hospital Says Suicide
A 45-year-old patient died after falling from Lokpriya Hospital in Meerut. Family alleges he was pushed by staff, while hospital claims it was suicide. Police are investigating.
India's IP 2026: New Blood Safety & Drug Standards Launched
India's new Pharmacopoeia 2026 introduces uniform standards for blood components and 121 new drug monographs, aiming to enhance patient safety and regulatory oversight nationwide. Read more.
Two die after dialysis at Haripad hospital, probe ordered
Two patients died after developing complications during dialysis at Govt Taluk Hospital, Haripad. Alappuzha DMO launches investigation as four others fell ill. Read the full report.
2 Labourers Die in Ahmedabad Building Site Accident
Two workers from Rajasthan died after a wooden platform collapsed in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi. Police cite negligence in safety measures. Read the full investigation details.
Woman dies post C-section in Coimbatore, kin allege negligence
A 32-year-old woman died at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital days after a C-section. While relatives allege negligence, hospital denies claims citing a rare, complex case. Read the full details.
Newborn dies at Bareilly hospital gate, probe blames staff
A newborn died at Bareilly district women's hospital gate on Dec 23 due to staff negligence. Probe confirms fault, action promised. Read the shocking details.
Karkala Police Case Over Alleged Medical Negligence
Karkala police file case against private hospital doctors after patient's death. Inquiry finds prima facie negligence. Read the full details and official report findings here.
Engineer suspended after manhole death in Vadodara
Vadodara Municipal Corporation suspends engineer, blacklists contractor after a 43-year-old man dies falling into an open manhole in Manjalpur. Read the full investigation details.
3 Staff Suspended in Kanpur After Living Patient Declared Dead
A major lapse at Kanpur's GSVMMC leads to suspension of three staff members after a living patient was erroneously declared deceased. An inquiry committee has been formed.
Living Patient Declared Dead in Kanpur Hospital, Probe On
A shocking case of medical negligence at Kanpur's LLR Hospital where a patient was wrongly declared dead. Three staff suspended, inquiry ordered. Read details.
3 Kanpur Hospital Staff Suspended for Declaring Patient Dead
A major documentation error at a Kanpur hospital led to three staff members being suspended after they declared a living patient dead. The shocking incident has prompted an official inquiry.
Telangana Plans Real-Time Alerts for Unsafe Drugs
Telangana's Drugs Control Administration is launching a digital alert system to instantly warn retailers and manufacturers about unsafe medicines, aiming to eliminate dangerous delays. Learn how this move enhances patient safety.
Nagpur: Pothole Death in Pachpaoli, NHAI Blamed
A pillion rider died after falling on a pothole-ridden road in Nagpur's Pachpaoli. Residents accuse NHAI of negligence despite repeated warnings. Read the full report.
Doctors booked for leaving cloth in woman's abdomen post-delivery
A criminal case filed in Greater Noida after a surgical cloth was found inside a woman's abdomen 15 months post-C-section. The FIR names three doctors and officials for negligence and intimidation.
Wrong Blood Type Given to 75-Year-Old in Bikaner Hospital
A 75-year-old woman in Bikaner received the wrong blood type at PBM Hospital. Her family demands justice as staff face mere transfers. Read about the negligence and the call for accountability.
Wrong Blood Type Given at Bengaluru Govt Hospital
A lab technician's error led to a wrong blood transfusion at Bengaluru's Jayanagar General Hospital. The patient is stable after ICU care. Police complaint filed.
PHRC intervenes to release body from Ludhiana hospital
Punjab Human Rights Commission compels a Ludhiana hospital to release a deceased's body after a family's complaint. The panel's swift action highlights patient rights.
PGI Chandigarh: 60 CCTV cameras non-functional for a year
Security at PGI Chandigarh is compromised as over 60 CCTV cameras remain broken for nearly a year, creating dangerous blind spots in high-traffic areas. Read about the risks and delayed action.
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