Probe Ordered After 9 Patients Develop Infections Post-Cataract Surgery at Bijapur Hospital

Name: Probe Ordered After 9 Patients Develop Infections Post-Cataract Surgery at Bijapur Hospital
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Anshika Mishra

Probe Ordered After 9 Patients Develop Infections Post-Cataract Surgery at Bijapur Hospital - Video

Published On 2025-11-14T17:15:08+05:30 | Updated On 14 Nov 2025 5:31 PM IST

Overview

The Chhattisgarh state health department has launched an urgent inquiry after nine patients developed serious eye infections following cataract surgeries conducted at a surgical camp in Bijapur district hospital.

According to the news reports, fourteen patients underwent cataract operations at a surgical camp held at the Bijapur district hospital on October 24. During follow-up examinations earlier this week, doctors detected post-operative infections in nine of them. The affected patients were immediately referred to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur for specialised treatment and were admitted there on Wednesday morning.

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9 patients get infections post-cataract surgeries at Bijapur Hospital, probe ordered

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.