Madhya Pradesh CM orders inquiry into botched cataract surgeries
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Madhya Pradesh: Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday ordered an inquiry after four persons claimed to have lost eyesight following cataract removal surgeries at the district hospital in Chhindwara.
Chhindwara is Nath's constituency.
"Inquiry has been ordered regarding patients losing eyesight after cataract operations in Chhindwara. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty," the chief minister tweeted.
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The government will bear the cost of treatment of the four patients, he added.
"All efforts will be made to restore their vision," Nath tweeted.
Kalabai Wankhede (65), Dafelal Dhakaria (62), Munna Chore (50) and Ramrati Bai (54), all local residents, were operated upon for cataract on September 25.
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