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News Topical, Digital Desk : Another case of collusion between private hospitals and brokers has come to light. A newborn, who was referred to BRD Medical College in critical condition after delivery, was then taken to a private hospital by brokers under the pretext of better treatment.
The newborn died after three days of treatment there. The family alleges that the hospital management refused to release the child's body due to non-payment of the hefty bill. Raju Gupta, a daily wage laborer from Chauri Chaura, has filed a complaint with the CMO, seeking justice.
Raju said that on Monday, his wife Goldie went into labor and was admitted to the District Women's Hospital. The delivery took place the next day, but the newborn's condition was deemed critical and he was referred to the pediatric department of BRD Medical College.
When they arrived with the child, agents outside the pediatric institute surrounded them and, under the pretense of promising better treatment, took them to a nearby private hospital. Upon admission, they were asked to pay a deposit of 50,000 rupees, forcing the family to mortgage their jewelry.
For three days, they were promised treatment and expensive medicines were ordered from outside. On Thursday, the family learned that the newborn had died. The hospital then handed them a bill for a total of ₹1.20 lakh and pressured them to pay the remaining ₹70,000.
The hospital refused to release the body when the family stated they lacked funds. CMO Dr. Rajesh Jha stated that the incident is extremely serious and has just been reported. A team will be sent to investigate. The family will be provided with the body and strict action will be taken against the hospital management if found guilty.
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