A 20-year-old woman, Manasvi, died at Fortis Hospital in New Delhi due to alleged medical negligence by doctors, according to the Delhi Police. Manasvi was admitted to the hospital on March 10 with a fever and remained under treatment until her passing today. The cause of her death is currently unknown. The police received a call about a dispute between hospital staff and a patient’s family over alleged medical negligence. The police have registered a complaint at the Shalimar Bagh police station and have preserved the body at BJRM Hospital in Jahangirpuri for a post-mortem examination.
The victim’s family alleged that despite paying a hefty sum of Rs 18 lakh for treatment, Manasvi did not receive adequate care. The case has sparked outrage and concerns over medical negligence, leaving many to question the quality of healthcare in the country. The Delhi Police and the hospital administration are investigating the matter, with a medical board from the NCT of Delhi to be constituted to conduct a thorough investigation and determine the cause of her death. The incident highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the healthcare sector, as well as the urgent need for better training and education for healthcare professionals to ensure that such tragic incidents do not occur in the future.