Consumer court in Hyderabad has held a hospital and its treating doctor responsible for medical negligence in a 2020 COVID-19 case ordering them to pay ₹40 lakh to the grieving family. The ruling highlights serious gaps in how some facilities verified staff credentials during the pandemic’s first wave.
Three former employees of a Hyderabad based pharmaceutical company were arrested on charges of allegedly extorting nearly ₹1 crore through forged documents and threats to business partners. This case sheds light on insider risks in India’s pharma sector and offers practical lessons for companies and employees alike.
Read MoreHyderabad consumer court has directed a hospital and gynaecologist to pay ₹30 lakh compensation after an anaemic patient died following an unnecessary hysterectomy. This article explains the ruling, the medical reasons anaemia raises surgical risks and practical steps every patient can take to protect themselves before agreeing to any major gynaecological procedure.
Read MoreA Hyderabad paediatrician has launched a petition calling for clearer rules on electrolyte drinks sold near medical ORS in pharmacies. Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh explains why confusing branding matters for parents treating dehydration in kids and what you can do about it.
Read MoreIt’s a bold and widely discussed move, Hyderabad based paediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh has resigned from the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), India’s largest organisation of child health specialists.
Read MoreIncident from Telangana, police have arrested four individuals in connection with the alleged assault on a paediatrician and hospital staff.
Read MoreDr. Santosh Raj, a respected paediatrician at a private hospital in Nirmal was allegedly assaulted by a patient’s relative over a dispute related to medical bills, started as an argument quickly escalated into physical violence, with hospital staff. A video of the incident went viral on social media, sparking immediate outrage among doctors across Telangana.
Read MoreA 23 year old woman who had just completed her MBBS degree and was preparing for postgraduate medical entrance exams tragically ended her life following repeated arguments with her family about keeping a pet cat at home.
Read MoreHyderabad paediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, who advocated for clearer ORS labelling, receives legal notice from companies linked to Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson.
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