A routine vaccination turned tragic when a newborn passed away at Green Land Hospital and Research Center in Chargaon, Gorakhpur district, Karim Nagar. The relatives of the child have protested against the hospital and demanded justice. The incident highlights the need for stringent safety measures in vaccination procedures and effective monitoring and accountability of medical facilities.Allegations against Green Land Hospital Relatives of the deceased newborn have alleged that Green Land Hospital is owned by Dr. Sudhir Gupta of the Medical College and that the child was vaccinated there. After the vaccination, the childs health deteriorated, and he was admitted to the Medical College, where he passed away during treatment. The family members have demanded an investigation into the matter and have called for a case to be registered against Dr. Sudhir Gupta. However, Dr. Sudhir Gupta has denied the allegations, stating that he is not associated with Green Land Hospital and is posted in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Medical College.Investigations and Forensic ExaminationFollowing the DMs orders, a five-member committee, including doctors and health information officers, has been formed to investigate the incident. The committee has examined the CCTV footage of the hospital and taken the vaccine in its custody. The vaccine will be sent to Lucknow for forensic examination in collaboration with the Drug Department. The investigation aims to determine the vaccines source, the company it belongs to, and whether the cold chain was maintained during transportation and storage.The incident raises concerns over vaccination safety measures and highlights the need for cold chain maintenance. Theres also a need for greater accountability and transparency in medical facilities, as the familys protests havent been addressed.The childs family members have protested against the hospital, but it is unclear if any steps have been taken to address their concerns. ConclusionThe death of the newborn due to routine vaccination emphasizes the need for strict safety measures and accountability in medical facilities, including maintaining the cold chain, raising awareness, and prompt action in case of adverse effects. It is crucial to investigate the matter thoroughly to determine the cause of the tragedy and prevent such incidents from happening.
