Health Minister Acts Swiftly after Boy Loses Leg to Medical Negligence in Goa

Following a tragic incident of medical negligence where an 11-year-old boy lost his leg, Goa's Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced the formation of a high-level committee to prevent future occurrences. The minister also extended financial support to the boy's family and suspended the responsible medical officer.

In response to the heartbreaking incident of an 11-year-old boy losing his leg due to medical negligence at a government hospital in Goa, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has taken immediate action.

On Wednesday, Minister Rane announced the establishment of a high-level committee tasked with ensuring such tragedies are not repeated. The committee will scrutinize protocols at all state-run hospitals. Additionally, Rane extended a gesture of financial support to the boy's family, offering Rs 25 lakh from his personal funds.

The government swiftly suspended Dr. Yavanti Gawade, a medical officer at the Community Health Centre in North Goa, held accountable for the negligence. An inquiry revealed that improper treatment for an undisplayed closed fracture led to further complications, resulting in the amputation of the boy's leg.