UP: Viral Video Shows Sterilization In Labour Room, CHC Superintendent removed
Sitapur: A viral video showing a woman's sterilization procedures being carried out in the labour room at Hargoan Community Health Center in Sitapur went viral on social media, causing widespread outrage and raising serious concerns about medical practices at the facility. In response, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak ordered immediate action.
Taking serious note of the incident, Pathak, also the health minister, instructed the chief medical officer (CMO) of Sitapur to conduct a thorough investigation and implement disciplinary measures.
According to the PTI report, following these instructions, the CMO removed the Community Health Center's superintendent, withholding one month's salary and demanding an explanation within three days.
"Additionally, a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology had their salary withheld for a month, with a request for clarification on their involvement. Both a staff nurse and a ward attendant were transferred from the center, with a month's pay suspended and a request for explanation issued to each," Pathak said in a post on X in Hindi.
An FIR has also been filed against two trainee pharmacists involved with further legal action underway, the minister said.
The deputy chief minister instructed the CMO to submit a detailed report within four days.
He assured that strict departmental action would follow upon receiving the report, stating that all responsible would be held accountable as the incident reflects a serious violation of the respect and dignity owed to women, news agency PTI reported.
"For us, motherhood is sacred and no guilty party in this unforgivable and unfortunate incident will be spared," he said.
Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak announced that orders have been issued for the termination of 26 medical officers across various districts due to unauthorized absences and negligence in their duties. This decisive action reflects the state government's commitment to ensuring accountability and maintaining high standards of healthcare services.
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