Expired Glucose Given to Pregnant Woman at Tirupur Govt Hospital Sparks Protest
Medical Negligence
Coimbatore: A shocking incident of alleged medical negligence has come to light at the Tirupur Corporation TSK Government Maternity Hospital, where a 35-year-old pregnant woman was reportedly given an expired glucose packet during a routine antenatal visit.
The incident took place on Friday, sparked widespread public anger and led to a protest outside the hospital premises.
According to the news reports, a woman who was pregnant for 5 months, a resident of Saminathapuram, discovered the expired packet after it was issued to her along with other antenatal medications. Upon inspection, the woman found the packet not only unhygienic but also expired — the date on the pack indicated it was no longer safe for consumption, having expired in May 2025.
When she confronted the hospital staff, she reportedly received vague and evasive responses. Some staff members allegedly behaved in a threatening manner. Disturbed by the indifference, the woman alerted her family members. Outraged relatives soon gathered at the hospital and launched a protest, demanding accountability and immediate action against the negligence.
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