FIR filed against hospital superintendent and doctors in child’s rabies death
An FIR has been filed against the superintendent and three doctors at Punalur Taluk Hospital in connection with the rabies-related death of an eight-year-old girl, following a court order and a complaint by the child's mother. The mother alleged that hospital staff failed to follow mandatory protocols when administering Rabies Immunoglobulin. The child's condition worsened despite receiving treatment, ultimately resulting in her death.
- ▪The Punalur police registered the FIR based on a court order and a complaint from the deceased child's mother.
- ▪The mother accused the hospital staff of failing to follow mandatory medical protocols for administering Rabies Immunoglobulin.
- ▪The eight-year-old girl died from rabies despite receiving treatment at the government hospital.
- ▪The accused include the hospital superintendent and three doctors.
- ▪The case highlights concerns over medical protocol adherence in public healthcare facilities.
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The Punalur police have registered an FIR against the superintendent and three doctors of the Punalur Taluk Hospital following a court order regarding the death of an eight-year-old girl from rabies.The legal action stems from a complaint filed by the mother of the deceased, who alleged that the hospital staff committed a grave medical error by failing to follow the mandatory protocols required while administering the Rabies Immunoglobulin injection. Despite the child receiving treatment at the government facility, her condition deteriorated, leading to her untimely death.
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