26 Doctors Dismissed in Uttar Pradesh, Strict Action for Neglecting Patients

DIGITAL DESK। In Uttar Pradesh, 26 doctors have been dismissed from government hospitals on charges of neglecting patients and negligence in duty. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has directed the Additional Chief Secretary of Health to take departmental action. This action has been taken against doctors who have long neglected their medical responsibilities.

Reason for Dismissal and List of Districts

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak has dismissed 26 doctors posted in various districts of the state for neglecting their medical responsibilities and being absent from duty. These include hospitals in Firozabad, Aligarh, Ghazipur, Hardoi, Mahoba, Bulandshahr, Lucknow, Balrampur, Mathura, Mirzapur, Jhansi, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Chandauli, Mainpuri, Mau, Sultanpur, and Muzaffarnagar.

Investigation and Departmental Action

Brajesh Pathak has instructed the Additional Chief Secretary of Medical, Health and Family Welfare to take strict action against the guilty. Departmental action is also underway against nine other doctors. In the case of a viral video showing illegal collection by a gynecologist, immediate investigation was conducted, action was taken against the guilty, and the concerned doctor was removed. Orders have also been given to submit the investigation report within a week.

Deputy CM's Statement

He clarified that the health department is highly sensitive and any breach of patients' trust will not be tolerated. No medical officer showing negligence will be spared.

Patient Complaints and Death in Hospital

A 15-month-old child named Suraj died during treatment in the town of Chail in Kaushambi. The family is accusing the doctors of negligence. The child was admitted to the hospital in critical condition at 5 am, but doctors declared him dead by 7 pm. The family claims the child did not receive timely necessary treatment and facilities.

The primary responsibility of doctors posted in government hospitals is to provide timely, better, and quality treatment to patients

Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister