High Court seeks info on count of deceased patients at United Medical College Hospital

The High Court has issued an order asking to know the number of people who have died while being treated at United Medical College Hospital in Satarkul of Dhaka and United Hospital.

The bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Atabullah on Monday also issued a ruling asking why the family of Ayan, who died after being put on general anaesthesia during circumcision at United Medical College Hospital, should not receive Tk5 crore in compensation.

The court ordered an investigation into the death of Ayan Ahmed seeking a report within seven days and wanted a list of all licensed and unregistered private hospitals in the country within one month.

The chief of the health directorate was asked to implement these instructions.

A writ was filed in the High Court seeking a directive for Tk1 crore in compensation for the family of Ayan.

The writ sought the cancellation of the certification of the doctors who had treated Ayan and action against the hospital authorities.

On January 9, Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Shahjahan Akand Masum filed this writ in the public interest.

Ayan’s father, Shamim Ahmed, claimed that his child died as a result of inappropriate care while on life support at United Hospital between December 31 and January 7.

According to sources, Dr Sabbir Ahmed administered anaesthesia to the child, while Dr Mehjabeen conducted the surgery.

Source: UNB