18-year-old woman critical after treatment by Quack in Mirzapur

Mirzapur: In a shocking incident, a case from Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh has once again raised concerns over the dangers posed by unqualified practitioners, after an 18-year-old woman was allegedly left in a critical condition due to treatment by a quack.

According to the news reports, the woman, a resident of a village in the district, had been suffering from a minor illness for a few days. Her family took her to a nearby private clinic run by an unlicensed practitioner. The family alleged that the so-called doctor prescribed medication without conducting any medical examination or diagnostic tests, and that the medicines given were typically used for psychiatric patients.

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Soon after taking the medication, the woman reportedly began to feel dizzy, lost her ability to speak properly, and her condition deteriorated rapidly.

Alarmed by her deteriorating health, the family rushed her to a nearby hospital. Doctors there, during their initial assessment, indicated that consuming incorrect medication can severely impact the body and may lead to critical complications. As her condition continued to worsen, she was referred to a hospital in another city for advanced treatment, where she remains under close observation.

The incident has sparked outrage among local residents. The victim’s father has lodged a formal complaint with the authorities, alleging that the individual responsible was practising medicine without a valid degree and endangering lives. He has called for a thorough investigation and strict legal action.

Speaking to Asia Net, local residents say that many quack doctors are running clinics openly in rural areas. They claim the health department doesn't pay attention to them, which is why people are forced to go to them for treatment.

In the wake of the incident, residents have called for an urgent crackdown on illegal clinics and stricter enforcement of healthcare regulations to prevent similar cases in the future.

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