MP hospital lab sealed over ‘fake’ doctor treating patients

Health officials in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, have sealed the Mission Hospital’s cath lab after a ‘fake’ doctor allegedly performed heart surgeries, leading to at least seven patient deaths.

The district administration directed officials to seal only the cath lab, as all the operations and cases took place there. There is evidence in this area, so we have sealed the lab. District Health Officer Vikrant Singh Chauhan told reporters on Wednesday at the hospital that the staff performed the angiography and angioplasty of several patients who later died in this cath lab itself.

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Fake Doctor Posed as Renowned British Cardiologist

Madhya Pradesh police arrested Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav for allegedly posing as British doctor N John Camm and performing multiple heart surgeries at Damoh’s Mission Hospital, which reportedly led to the deaths of at least seven people. Authorities have also accused Yadav of forging documents.

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Victim’s Family Speaks Out

One of the victims’ relatives, Jitendra Singh Rajput, recounted that he took his father to the hospital after he experienced chest pain, and doctors recommended surgery.

“My name is Jitendra Singh Rajput. I took my father to the hospital as he was experiencing chest pain.The doctors diagnosed a heart attack and informed me he needed surgery. When I told them I didn’t have money, they assured me I could use the Ayushman card,” he said.

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Government Vows Strict Action

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Minister Prahlad Patel have ensured strict action from the government for this case.

“In the incident that came to light in Damoh, our government is taking strict action. Our government does not make any delay in taking action against such cases. Our government has built its own credibility. I have instructed that if there is any other such case, the health department should take strict action against them,” the Chief Minister told reporters.

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On April 9, State Minister Prahlad Patel stated that the missionary hospital had faced controversies in the past as well.

He told ANI, “That institution (missionary hospital) has been controversial since past… This is a serious case, and that place has had ongoing controversies, and this is why strict investigation should ensue… There should be no politics in the matter, and the focus should be on relieving the victims and punishing the culprits.”