US EditionTragic Deaths at Odisha Hospital: Alleged Negligence Sparks Probes
- Six patients died on the night of June 3, 2025, at the state-run medical facility in Koraput, Odisha, leading to widespread protests and unrest.
- The deaths followed critical conditions of the patients, some in ICU, with families alleging injections caused the fatalities amidst claims of medical negligence.
- A five-member inquiry team from MKCG and SCB Medical Colleges was ordered by DMET Santosh Mishra to investigate, with results expected soon.
- Two patients had abdominal injuries, one had liver perforation, and suspected causes include bleeding and septicemia, while compensation demands reached Rs 25 lakh per family.
- Authorities deployed police after protests, performed post-mortems, provided financial aid from Red Cross, and vowed action if negligence is confirmed.
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Tragic Deaths at Odisha Hospital: Alleged Negligence Sparks Probes
Six patients reportedly died due to negligence at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College in Odisha, prompting two investigations. The opposition demands accountability. A five-member team will explore injection-related death claims. Protests, compensations, and political outcries pile pressure on local authorities. Families received financial aid post-mortem.
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Koraput (Odisha), Jun 4 (PTI) Two investigations were ordered after six patients died due to alleged negligence at the state-run Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Koraput, officials said on Wednesday. The opposition BJD and Congress demanded action against those responsible for the death of the patients. Three men and three women […]
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Odisha Health Minister visits hospital after death of six patients in quick succession - OrissaPOST
Koraput: Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling Thursday visited the hospital in Koraput district, where six patients died in quick succession, allegedly after being administered wrong injections and said action will be taken if there is negligence. Accompanied by the district collector, Mahaling held discussions with the Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) and inquired how the six patients died within …
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