Health minister orders suspension of doc for negligence in delivery case
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
The minister warned that the doctor's medical licence could be revoked, and legal action may follow pending further investigation.
The gynaecologist allegedly failed to attend to a critical delivery case despite being informed by the on-duty medical officer. According to an official statement, senior medical officer (SMO) Dr Maninder Singh Bhasin stepped in to perform the emergency operation, successfully saving the patient's life.
However, the newborn could not be saved. A three-member committee, comprising an SMO and two specialists, was constituted to investigate the incident.
The report indicated that the gynaecologist had failed to address the case with due seriousness.
"Any negligence in patient care is unacceptable and will lead to strict consequences," the minister said. He urged health department staff to perform their duties with utmost honesty, dedication, and diligence, warning of severe repercussions for lapses.
"If you have to do a government job, do it with honesty. If you have to do private practice, resign and do practice," he said.
He also commended staff of the health department for the dedication they showed, particularly during the Covid pandemic. In response to queries about doctor shortages in Doraha and Payal government hospitals, Dr Singh claimed that the state recruited around 3,000 healthcare workers recently, with plans to onboard 1,000 additional doctors soon.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
He also outlined plans to ensure 24-hour maternal and child care, emergency services, and initial treatment for heart attacks and neurological conditions at government hospitals at the district level and those adjacent to highways. He announced that the government would establish 10 to 12 advanced hospitals across Punjab for specialised treatments, including heart surgeries, organ transplants, and orthopaedic care.
The minister announced that Punjab was set to become the first state in India to offer free health insurance to its entire population of 3 crore. Under this scheme, every family would receive health coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh, he said.
MSID:: 122905082 413 |
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
27 minutes ago
- Time of India
3 days after Jalandhar tragedy, Punjab health minister asks all civil surgeons to ensure oxygen supply
Chandigarh: Three days after three people died due to a snag in the oxygen plant of Jalandhar civil hospital, Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday issued strict directives to ensure uninterrupted oxygen supply and power backup in all critical care units, including ICUs, operation theatres (OTs), and emergency wards across all govt health facilities in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Presiding over a high-level meeting with civil surgeons from all districts, Dr Balbir Singh emphasised the need for round-the-clock oxygen supply, functional UPS systems, and operational generator sets to prevent any disruption in life-saving medical services. The minister also issued stringent directives regarding medicine supply, instructing civil surgeons to maintain at least one month's buffer stock of all 368 types of essential medicines and warned against any shortage of essential medicines. "No patient should be prescribed any medicines from outside the hospital," he declared. He said senior medical officers (SMOs) have been empowered to purchase any non-essential medicine as per their requirement, warning that strict disciplinary action would be taken against any non-complying medical officer. To bolster the medicine-dispensing system and overall patient experience, civil surgeons and SMOs were also directed to daily visit OPDs and collect patient feedback. To enhance patient satisfaction, Dr Balbir Singh directed civil surgeons to ensure that outpatient department (OPD) services must be delivered within an hour of the registration. In another move to enhance critical care capabilities, Dr Balbir Singh announced that every doctor and paramedic, including staff nurses, will undergo training in critical care and advanced life support. He also tasked each civil surgeon with submitting their district's health status in comparison to the Millennium Development Goals, enabling the department to set targets for better progress.
News18
43 minutes ago
- News18
Maharashtra reports six fresh COVID-19 cases
Last Updated: Mumbai, July 29 (PTI) Maharashtra recorded six COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, taking the tally to 2,726 since January, the state public health department said. It stated that 43 patients, including 42 with comorbidities and one with another disease, have succumbed to the infection so far this year. Of the six infections, two are reported in Mumbai and one each in municipal areas of Thane, Kalyan, Navi Mumbai, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Mumbai's tally of cases stands at 1,091, including 551 infections reported in June and 99 in July. The health department conducted 41,872 COVID-19 tests across Maharashtra so far this year. The number of recoveries is 2,650. PTI SM NSK First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
an hour ago
- NDTV
US Mother Of Five Earns Rs 87,000 Monthly Selling Breast Milk
Emily Enger, a 33-year-old from Minnesota, is earning around (Rs 86,959) $1,000 monthly by supplying excess breast milk to supplement her regular income. She is a mother of five, and after each feeding, she pumps extra milk, bags it, and stores it in her freezer, not for her own children, but for sale to strangers. Ms Enger is part of a growing number of American mothers who are selling breast milk, driven by a cultural shift towards breastfeeding. The change in recent years has been marked by the rise of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, spearheaded by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has batted for mothers to breastfeed infants instead of relying on baby formulas. Social media has also played a role, with influencers also inspiring mothers to embrace breastfeeding publicly. The once-popular "fed is best" mantra has largely been replaced by "breast is best," reflecting growing awareness of breast milk's benefits. While breastfeeding has caught on, not all mothers can produce enough milk. Challenges such as short maternity leaves, medication and health complications mean the mothers have to seek alternatives. This is where the likes of Ms Enger come into the picture. One such customer is Briana Westland, 36, from Fort Lauderdale, a new mother, who is spending close to $1,200 monthly on breast milk for her four-month-old daughter, prioritising its nutritional quality over formula. "I was formula fed, most of my friends were,' Ms Westland told The Times. 'I think our parents were told it was just as good, but now we're questioning that. Formula has so many ingredients in it that we are only now starting to really scrutinise.' 'Oversupplier' Since Ms Enger is an oversupplier, she sometimes pumps 80-100 extra ounces daily. Up until now, she has sold thousands of ounces of breastmilk to her clients. "At first I thought 'I have this milk sitting there in the freezer, I might as well just give it away'," Ms Enger said. "But then I thought, well you go to the store and you buy a gallon of milk or you go to the store and you buy formula. You can't go into a hair salon, for example, and expect a free haircut. "Time and, literally, energy has gone into producing milk. That should be valued." With the stigma around breastmilk vanished, capitalism has also stepped in. In March, Frida, a popular baby brand in the US, announced that it was launching a breast milk-flavoured ice cream to celebrate the release of its 2-in-1 manual breast pump.
