Allegations of negligence, mismanagement at RMLIMS: UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak orders probe

LUCKNOW: An inquiry was initiated against doctors at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) by UP deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak after family members filed a complaint highlighting instances of mismanagement in the treatment of a pregnant woman.
On June 11, a pregnant woman was taken to the emergency department of the Mother and Child Care Hospital at RMLIMS due to severe pain and heavy bleeding. However, no doctor attended to her for two hours, and even after repeated attempts, the doctors did not respond promptly. Eventually, a doctor arrived late and informed the family of a miscarriage.
The family accused the hospital of neglecting proper care, maintaining unclean conditions in the labour room, and failing to conduct regular rounds. Distressed by these irregularities, the family decided to discharge the patient themselves.
The family complained about the negligence to the deputy CM who instructed the principal secretary, medical education department to initiate a probe and complete it within a week. Thereafter, PS medical education conveyed to RMLIMS director Soniya Nityanand, "If any wrongdoing is found, strict action will be taken against the responsible parties," in accordance with the DyCM's instructions.
Furthermore, Pathak ordered an inquiry into the unauthorised operation of a private hospital in Fatehpur. Pathak instructed the Chief Medical Officer to conduct the probe. A team from the health department will inspect the hospital's registration and other documents to ensure compliance with the required standards. If any illegal activities are discovered, strict action will be taken against the hospital administration, he asked.