- By Aditya Jha
- Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:44 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A case against four doctors was registered in Kerala for allegedly failing to detect genetic disorders in a newborn while it was in the mother's womb. The police on Thursday informed that the case was registered against two female doctors who were associated with the Kadappuram Government Women and Child Hospital in Alappuzha and two others from private diagnostic labs.
The case was registered under different sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) that included endangering the life or personal safety of others. The case was registered based on a complaint by Anish and Surumi, a couple from Alappuzha. Veena George, the state health minister, said that a fair investigation will take place in the matter. He said that a special team, led by the Additional Director of the Health Department, will investigate the allegations. The minister instructed the Health Department's director to start the inquiry as soon as the matter came to attention.
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The administration stated that a district-level investigation was already underway, and the investigation will also look into the scanning centers linked to the case. The health minister assured that strict action will be taken against the responsible officials. "If any lapses are identified during the investigation, strict action will be taken against those responsible," the minister was quoted as saying by PTI.
The couple alleged that the baby was shown to them four days after the delivery and the doctors failed to detect or disclose the abnormalities in the baby during prenatal scans. The couple claimed that the doctors assured them that the reports were normal and they did not need to worry at all. The scans were performed on July 11, September 28, October 22, and November 1. On October 30, Surumi was admitted for delivery. However, she was referred to Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) in Vandanam, Alappuzha, citing the absence of fetal movement and heartbeat, the FIR said.