In a troubling incident, the Children’s Hospital in Lahore has come under fire for allegedly exchanging a male infant with a deceased baby girl, leading the distraught parents to seek police intervention against the medical staff for what they describe as a grievous error.
Incident overview
The ordeal began when a four-day-old baby boy was admitted to the hospital by his parents, seeking urgent medical care. According to an official, the infant’s condition deteriorated, and doctors eventually declared him dead. The baby’s body was then handed over to his father, Irfan, who transported it to their hometown in Gujranwala for burial.
However, the situation took a shocking turn when Irfan returned to the hospital, claiming the body he was given was that of a baby girl, not his son. This revelation left the hospital administration in disbelief, prompting immediate instructions to investigate the matter. Further inquiries indicated that the baby boy was missing.
Parental complaint and police involvement
Irfan filed a formal complaint with the Naseerabad police station, detailing the distressing sequence of events. He accused the hospital staff of swapping his baby boy with the body of a girl and demanded the recovery of his son. The complaint called for legal action against the hospital’s management and the doctors involved.
Government response
In response to the allegations, the Punjab Health Department has taken serious notice of the incident. An inquiry committee, comprising three senior doctors from the Children’s Hospital, has been formed to investigate the matter urgently. The committee is tasked with uncovering the facts and reporting their findings to the public.
The case has raised significant concerns about hospital procedures and the safety of patients. The swift establishment of an inquiry committee highlights the gravity of the situation and the need for transparency in resolving such critical issues.