BAGH (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani has taken notice of an alleged medical negligence incident at District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Bagh, where approximately 200 grams of surgical gauze were reportedly removed from a woman’s abdomen nearly one year after she underwent surgery at the hospital.
According to the available information, the woman underwent a surgical procedure at DHQ Hospital Bagh around a year ago. Surgical gauze was allegedly discovered inside her abdomen and subsequently removed, raising serious concerns about the treatment she received.
Taking notice of the incident, the AJK prime minister directed the Director General (DG) of Health to conduct a transparent and impartial investigation into the matter.
DG Health Directed to Submit Investigation Report
Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani has instructed the health authorities to establish the facts, identify those responsible if negligence is proven, and submit a detailed report.
The investigation is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the original surgery and determine how the surgical gauze allegedly remained inside the patient’s abdomen.
The incident has raised concerns about patient safety, surgical procedures and accountability in public-sector healthcare facilities.
Further details regarding the investigation and any action against those found responsible are awaited.
Note: The allegations have not been independently verified, and responsibility should be determined through the official investigation.
