Human Rights Commission directs Rs 20 lakh compensation for administration of expired hepatitis B vaccine

The Telangana Human Rights Commission (THRC) recently directed the State Government to pay Rs 1.25 lakh compensation to each of the sixteen individuals who were administered expired hepatitis B vaccines at Gandhi Hospital back in 2014.

After perusing the report submitted by the hospital, the State Human Rights Commission held the hospital and its staff responsible for medical negligence. THRC called the incident "a grave medical lapse with potentially long-term health consequences" and underlined that medical institutions must "exercise highest degree of caution while dealing with drug administration."

THRC conducted a prolonged inquiry into the matter and on 4 July 2025, the Commission found that the hospital was responsible for the incident and issued several recommendations, including financial compensation.

The Commission also directed the Chief Secretary to the Government to take appropriate action against all officials responsible, including administrative and supervisory authorities, particularly the Superintendent, Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad."

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Human Rights Commission orders Rs 20 lakh payout for administration of expired hepatitis B vaccine