Woman dies during stone operation, major negligence at private hospital in Ballia
A woman died due to alleged negligence during a stone operation at a private hospital in Ballia, leading to protests from her family.
RG Kar Death: Horrific Death! Lungs Burst, Many Ribs Broken; What Did the Deceased's Mother Say About the Incident?
A man died after being trapped in a malfunctioning lift at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, with his mother expressing despair about the loss.
Woman who spent 5 years with forgotten tissue in abdomen after surgery will be compensated by doctor in SC
A Brazilian court ordered a doctor to pay R$ 10,000 to a patient who endured five years of chronic abdominal pain due to a surgical error.
Doctor Used a Stapler Instead of Stitches on Head Injury, Video Goes Viral
In a shocking incident in Bihar, a local doctor used a stapler to close the head wound of a young man instead of traditional stitches, causing outrage and calls for accountability.
“Relaxation of Criminal Penalties for Medical Accidents Without Gross Negligence” Passes Parliamentary Committee
A legislative proposal to ease criminal responsibilities for medical personnel involved in essential medical services has passed a parliamentary committee in South Korea, prompting backlash from patient and consumer groups.
HIV-positive girl, parents on trial: 'They never treated her'
The parents of an HIV-positive girl are facing trial for allegedly neglecting her medical care, revealed when she was taken to a pediatrician at the age of six, weighing less than ten kilograms.
Americana Health Foundation is ordered to pay R$ 440,000 to the family of a child who died from spotted fever due to failure in service
The Americana Health Foundation was condemned to pay R$ 440,000 to the family of a child who died from spotted fever after receiving inadequate medical attention.
Nerve Severed by Drill During Surgery, Resulting in Partial Paralysis - Doctor Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison, 3 Years Probation
A doctor's negligence during surgery left an elderly patient with permanent paralysis, leading to a suspended prison sentence for the medical professional.
Football: the new Maradona trial postponed by a month will take place in mid-April
The new trial regarding Diego Maradona's death has been postponed to mid-April, where seven medical professionals will be judged for potential negligence.
Court orders compensation of R$ 120,000 and lifetime pension for victim of medical negligence in maternity hospital in RN
A court in Rio Grande do Norte determined compensation and a lifetime pension for a victim of medical negligence from 19 years ago.
Death of mother and baby in case reported as negligence completes one year with investigation still unfinished
A year after the reported medical negligence that led to the death of a mother and her baby in Campina Grande, Brazil, the police investigation remains unresolved, leaving the family seeking justice.
Court orders retrial in compensation case for newborn's death
The Czech Supreme Court has granted parents a new opportunity for compensation and acknowledgment following the death of their newborn after a delayed cesarean section.
Mum died after routine op when hospital gave her the wrong medication
Aleisha Rochester, a young mother, died following a routine surgery due to being administered the incorrect antibiotics, leading to sepsis and contributing to neglect in the NHS.
Doctor who missed delivery resulting in baby's death in Amazonas has imprisonment maintained by STJ
Doctor Humberto Fuentes has had his imprisonment upheld after the Superior Court of Justice in Brazil denied his defense's request for release, following the death of a baby due to his absence during the delivery.
'Scars Will Last Forever,' Says Woman Who Had Her Face Burned After Chemical Peeling with Pharmacist in Paraná
A woman in Paraná was awarded R$ 125,000 in damages after suffering severe burns and permanent scars from a botched chemical peeling procedure performed by pharmacist Tiago Tomaz da Rosa.
UP: Rats gnawed at the body, made a hole in the waist... The corpse kept in the mortuary was gnawed by mice
A family in Mirzapur, India, has alleged that rats gnawed on their deceased relative's body in a hospital mortuary, raising concerns about hygiene and care in medical facilities.
Doctors' suspension: Medical directors demand fairness, balance in disciplinary actions
The Guild of Medical Directors in Nigeria is advocating for fair and humane disciplinary actions for medical practitioners, emphasizing the need to protect both patients and healthcare professionals.
Pharmacist and clinic that caused burns to a woman after peeling are sentenced to pay R$ 125,000 in compensation
A pharmacist and an aesthetics clinic in Paraná have been ordered to pay R$ 125,000 to a woman who suffered serious burns and permanent scars following a chemical peeling procedure.
Hospital defends CMD after suspension over Chimamanda son’s death
Atlantis Pediatric Hospital defends its Chief Medical Director, Atinuke Uwajeh, after suspension related to the investigation of a child's death involving the son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Learn who the farmer was who died after a colonoscopy in RO; case is the second reported
Alzery Geraldo de Souza, a 69-year-old retired farmer, died after undergoing routine colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures in a private clinic in Cerejeiras, Brazil.
End of the investigation into the sensational death of an infant. There is an indictment
An indictment has been issued regarding the death of an infant in a hospital, with a medical registrar facing charges for negligent conduct.
Campo Grande Maternity Hospital Under Investigation After Baby Deaths During Births
The 76th Public Prosecution Office of Campo Grande has opened a civil investigation into obstetric care at the Cândido Mariano Maternity Hospital following reports of baby deaths during births, including one under suspicion of medical negligence.
Nigeria suspends doctors over Adichie son’s death
Nigeria's Medical and Dental Council has suspended three doctors amid an investigation into the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son, suggesting potential medical negligence.
Boy died 'in agony' after operation by suspended surgeon
A nine-year-old boy died following surgery performed by a suspended surgeon, raising serious concerns about medical oversight and consent.
Anambra assembly seeks CCTV installation in public hospitals
The Anambra State House of Assembly has resolved to install 24-hour CCTV surveillance in all public health facilities to combat medical negligence and rebuild public confidence in the healthcare system.
Doctors and technician from hospital indicted for deaths of mother and 3-month-old baby in PI
A doctor, an obstetrician, and a technician from Hospital João Pacheco Cavalcante in Corrente, Brazil, have been indicted for the negligent homicide of a mother and her infant son following allegations of medical negligence.
Nigeria: Three Doctors Suspended After Alleged Negligence Involving Adichie's Son
Three doctors have been suspended in Nigeria following findings of medical negligence in the care of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Alleged negligence: MDCN suspends three doctors over Chimamanda son’s death
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has suspended three doctors following findings of negligence related to the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son after a medical procedure.
Trial Begins in Neu-Ulm: Baby Dies After Home Birth; Mother and Daughter in Court
The trial concerns a mother and grandmother accused of negligent homicide after a baby died following an unassisted home birth.
Doctors will go to prison. There is a verdict after the death of Izabela from Pszczyna
Three doctors have been sentenced to prison and banned from practicing medicine following the death of a pregnant patient due to septic shock in Poland.
Death of pregnant Izabela from Pszczyna. There is a valid court ruling
A court ruling has been issued regarding the medical negligence related to the death of a pregnant woman in Poland.
Parents prosecuted after child's death
Parents are being prosecuted for gross negligence leading to their child's death after failing to seek timely medical care.
UP: Medical store operator gave injection instead of medicine, 9-year-old girl dies
A 9-year-old girl died after receiving an injection instead of medication at a medical store in Gorakhpur, India.
Death of little Domenico, there is a mystery surrounding that "yes" spoken in the operating room before the extraction
The tragic case of Domenico Caliendo, a child who died after a heart transplant, has led to accusations and investigations regarding medical negligence.
Woman died at Akademiska – employee charged
An employee at Akademiska hospital in Uppsala has been charged with causing another person's death after a patient died due to incorrect setup of a nutrient drip.
Nigeria: Inquiry into the Death of Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Son Opened
A coroner's inquiry has been started in Nigeria regarding the death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler son, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, amid allegations of medical negligence against the hospital where he was treated.
Operation turned an athlete into a disabled person on liquid food. Proper compensation ordered only after 21 years by the Supreme Court
The Czech Supreme Court has ordered proper compensation for a former athlete who became disabled after an operation, 21 years after the event occurred.
The lawyer for Domenico's family: "For the Prosecutor's Office, no responsibility in Bolzano"
The lawyer representing the family of Domenico claims shocking details have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding the child's death after a heart transplant in Napoli.
The father of little Domenico: 'Heart in a picnic fridge, surgeons disappeared'
The father of Domenico, a child who suffered due to a medical mishap, laments the shocking treatment of a heart meant for his son, stored in outdated conditions.
Severe Beating and Deliberate Negligence: Worrying Increase in the Number of Sick Prisoners at Ofer Prison
The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reports a significant rise in the number of sick prisoners at Israel's Ofer prison due to harsh detention conditions and deliberate lack of medical care.
Pregnant woman who lost baby is compensated with R$ 150,000 for failures during childbirth at maternity hospital in PI
A woman has been awarded R$ 150,000 in damages after experiencing severe failures during childbirth that resulted in the loss of her baby at a maternity hospital in São João do Piauí.
Coroner begins inquest into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son April 14
The Coroner's Court in Lagos is set to begin an inquiry into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, on April 14, 2026.
Doctors and nurses investigated for the death of a retired teacher in a hospital in Acre
An investigation into medical negligence has been initiated concerning the death of 84-year-old retired teacher Nadir Nazaré Gomes de Souza after poor sodium management in a hospital in Rio Branco, Brazil.
Shock in Italy: a two-year-old boy died after being transplanted with a 'burnt' heart
A two-year-old boy in Italy has died after receiving a heart transplant that was allegedly damaged during transport, provoking outrage and investigations into medical negligence.
An artery forceps was left in a woman's abdomen: How the doctor's negligence was revealed
A retired doctor in Kerala faces legal action after artery forceps were discovered left inside a woman's abdomen following surgery five years ago.
He was implanted with a damaged heart. The 2-year-old has died
A two-year-old boy died after receiving a transplanted heart that was damaged during transport by unqualified medical staff in Naples.
Revelation after four years post-surgery, device found in woman's abdomen, action taken against doctor
A retired doctor faces legal action after a surgical device was found in a woman's abdomen four years post-operation at a medical college in Kerala, India.
Teen loses testicle after waiting more than 12 hours for transfer and walking 8 km to hospital in Botucatu
A 15-year-old boy lost his right testicle after waiting over 12 hours for a medical transfer and walking 8 kilometers to the hospital in Botucatu, Brazil.
Doctor Left Surgical Scissors Inside Woman's Abdomen After Surgery! Revelation After 5 Years
A woman in Kerala discovered a surgical scissors left inside her abdomen five years after surgery intended to remove fibroids.
Child Transplanted, Monaldi Hospital Overwhelmed by Investigation, "The Department is Under Commission"
The Monaldi Hospital in Naples is facing an investigation related to the complications during a heart transplant on a two-and-a-half-year-old boy, leading to serious implications for the medical staff involved.