1. Health Minister Suspends Doctor After Maggots Found in Patient’s Surgical Wound Kerala’s Health Minister has suspended a duty doctor at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital after maggots were reportedly found in a patient’s surgical wound. The patient had undergone orthopedic surgery following leg injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. After his transfer from the ICU to a general ward, family members noticed a strong foul odor, leading to the discovery of maggots in the wound. An official inquiry found that the wound had not been dressed for five days.
The expert committee cited serious lapses in vigilance among ICU staff. The Minister also directed a nurse to undergo mandatory counseling following reports of inappropriate behavior toward the patient’s relatives. 2. Punjab Reports Surge in Orthopedic Care Utilization After Healthcare Scheme Expansion Punjab has reported…
