Ayodhya. The patient who underwent thigh surgery in the district hospital was already aware of his hepatitis-C infection. A negative hepatitis-C report was prepared for the operation in connivance with the brokers roaming in the hospital and the lab staff. The revelations made during the investigation of the case make the role of the health workers including the lab in-charge suspicious.
A patient’s thigh was operated on in the district hospital on 27th July. After the operation, it was found that the patient was infected with Hepatitis-C. Whereas the patient’s test report issued by the district hospital stated that he was negative. When Amar Ujala raised the issue, the matter is being investigated. When the investigation team recorded the patient’s statement, shocking revelations are being made one by one.
During the investigation, it was found that the patient had suffered a fracture a year ago. At that time, the family had contacted a nursing home located near the RTO office for an operation. When the patient was tested for the operation, he was found infected. Due to his infection, the operation was said to cost around Rs 2.5 lakh. The family was not able to afford it at that time, so they waited. After this, a negative report was made in connivance with the district hospital and the operation was done.
There is every possibility of collusion of the hospital’s lab technicians and employees in this. The team is currently investigating the matter to determine accountability and role. The CCTV footage of that time has also been examined. Negligence in the supervision of the pathologist is also coming to light. However, the investigation team has not yet reached a concrete conclusion and it is being claimed that statements will be recorded.
The investigation into the matter of issuing the test report in the wrong manner is still going on. Many irregularities are coming to light in this. On the basis of the report, strict action will be taken against the concerned doctor or employee.
-Dr. Uttam Kumar, Chief Superintendent, District Hospital
