Investigation Launched After Viral Video Shows Elderly Man Transporting Ailing Wife on Handcart in Bareilly
Man takes ailing wife from district hosp in UP’s Bareilly on cart; dy CM orders probe
Hindustan Times
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A viral video from Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, shows an elderly man taking his seriously ill wife away from a hospital on a handcart. In response, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak ordered a probe into the incident, emphasizing the government's commitment to quality healthcare for all citizens.
- 01A viral video shows an elderly man transporting his sick wife on a handcart from a Bareilly hospital.
- 02Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has ordered an investigation into the incident.
- 03Health officials claim the woman was referred to a higher medical center, but no documentation was provided.
- 04A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the hospital's handling of the case.
- 05The incident highlights ongoing issues with healthcare accessibility in Uttar Pradesh.
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A disturbing video from the emergency ward of a district hospital in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, shows an elderly man transporting his seriously ill wife on a handcart, prompting widespread outrage on social media. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak ordered an investigation into the incident, stating that serving the poor and ensuring quality healthcare is the government's priority. Health officials reported that the woman had been receiving treatment for high blood sugar levels but developed breathing difficulties, leading to a referral to a higher medical center. However, the elderly man alleged that despite spending hours at the hospital, his wife was not admitted. In the video, he expressed frustration over the healthcare system, stating, “If she has to die without treatment, it is better that she dies at home.” A three-member committee has been established to investigate the hospital's actions, with the guard on duty at the time removed from service. The findings of this investigation are expected within three days.
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This incident raises significant concerns about healthcare accessibility and quality in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the need for improvements in hospital services.
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