NHRC speeds up action against guilty doctors, nurses, sweeper in Bahraich Hospital
On the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission(NHRC), Uttar Pradesh government confirmed the reported allegations that a 10-month-old child died due to medical apathy and negligence of the doctors and staff of the District Government Hospital in Bahraich on August 9 last year.
The state government has informed that disciplinary action has been initiated against three doctors including the In-charge Chief Medical Officer, a Pediatrician EMO, who were prima facie found guilty. The services of a staff nurse and a contract sweeper has also been terminated. Another staff nurse has been suspended and departmental action has been initiated against her and another staff nurse.The Commission in a statement here said that taking on record the report of the state government, it has been observed that it is a clear case of violation of human rights of the child who lost life due to the negligent officials.
It has recommended that the State Government pay monetary relief of Rs 1 lakh the next of kin of the child.As per the material on record, a 10-month-old child, suffering from high fever, was brought to the Children's Ward at the District Government Hospital in Bahraich.
The nurse allegedly asked for money to get the documents in order. The sweeper of the Children's Ward asked for the bribe to place the child on the bed and the next morning, a medical assistant came and asked for money for a crucial injection, which was required for the treatment of the child.
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