J&K: 2 doctors suspended for unauthorized absence

Jammu: Amid a protest over a woman's death at a sub-district hospital, the administration here suspended two doctors for "unauthorized absence" during duty hours in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.

Block Medical Officer Dr Mohd Anwar and Medical Officer (National Health Mission) Dr Ishtiaq Malik of Surankote sub-district hospital were placed under suspension on the recommendations of Poonch Deputy Commissioner Inderjeet, they said.

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Nelofar of Surankote's Pamrote village died at the hospital on July 10, triggering a protest by her relatives who claimed doctors were not available.

The deputy commissioner visited the protesters and assured them of stern action.

''Pending inquiry into the matter, the sanction is hereby accorded to the suspension of the BMO and the MO for remaining unauthorisedly absent from duties on July 10, 2022,'' the officials said, quoting an order issued by the health and medical education department.

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that a doctor and the nursing officer of Government Women's Hospital, Haldwani has been suspended over medical negligence in dealing with a pregnant woman.

Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat has ordered an enquiry after learning of the claims that a woman in labor gave birth at the entrance to the Government Women's Hospital in Haldwani.

The minister suspended Dr Disha Bisht and nursing officer Deepti Rani for medical negligence in taking care of a pregnant woman.

The pregnant woman before giving birth at the entrance of the third hospital i.e, Haldwani Woman's hospital, apparently received referrals from two other government hospitals. 

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