Sopore hospital’s operation theatre sealed after alleged medical negligence

Sopore : Authorities have sealed an operation theatre of a private hospital in north Kashmir’s Sopore following a case of alleged medical negligence, where a woman, admitted for ear surgery, reportedly had her uterus removed instead.

Sources told news agency that the woman was getting treatment at Hakim Sonuallah hospital by a doctor and was scheduled for an ear surgery at the hospital. But, in absence of the doctor, the procedure was allegedly carried out another doctor, who mistakenly performed a hysterectomy.

Following public outcry, authorities sealed the hospital’s operation theatre, citing severe lapses in medical protocols.

“We are investigating the matter thoroughly and have served notices to the hospital management, doctors, and staff to explain their position. Preliminary inquiry and evidence suggest that this operation theatre should not have been operational in the first place, and therefore, we have sealed it,” additional deputy commissioner Sopore SA Raina said.

He said that a thorough probe is underway and strict action will be taken against those who are found guilty—(KNO)