Patient death triggers protest at Kurnool Hospital
Medical Negligence
Kurnool: A 24-year-old woman passed away at Sri Chakra Hospital in Kurnool on Wednesday, leading to serious allegations of medical negligence and sparking a protest at the hospital premises.
The deceased woman, a resident of Pamidi mandal in Anantapur district, had been admitted to the hospital earlier this week after developing a high fever. According to her family, she was brought to the private facility on Tuesday after developing a severe fever.
Relatives of the deceased alleged that basic diagnostic tests were not conducted, and despite her critical condition, the staff insisted on completing outpatient formalities before starting treatment.
Tensions escalated quickly on Thursday morning after news of her death spread. Distressed and angry relatives gathered outside the hospital, accusing the doctors and staff of negligence. The protest soon turned violent, with agitated family members smashing glass doors and furniture and engaging in heated arguments with hospital personnel.
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