Two patients from Kadi died after doctors at Khyati Hospital in Ahmedabad allegedly conducted an angioplasty on them to benefit from a government scheme.

The families allege that the doctors admitted the patients without following a proper procedure and conducted the medical procedure to earn from MA card (Mukhyamantri Amrutam card). The patients were given stents without consulting their families, which led to the death of the patients.

Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has ordered an investigation into the incident. In a post on X, Patel stated, “The alleged incident at Khyati Hospital is very serious. I have ordered an immediate inquiry by the State Anti-Fraud Unit (SAFU) of PM-JAY. If there is any substance to the allegations or evidence of medical negligence, severe action will be taken against the hospital and the doctors involved.”

Dr Bhavin Solanki, head of the Health Department of Amdavad Municipal Corporation, visited the hospital to verify the allegations.

Since last evening, no doctor has been present at the hospital, as per reports. The hospital director, chairperson, and other key officials are absent, with only one doctor available in the ICU.

However, this is not the first time that Khyati Hospital has been embroiled in a controversy. In 2022, a similar incident occurred when a camp was organised by the hospital in Telav village near Sanand, where patients were called to the hospital and stents were allegedly inserted.

Three patients had lost their lives during treatment at the time. Family members of the patients had filed a complaint at the Vastrapur police station. 

Before the investigations could be completed, the hospital organised another camp. Currently, the health department has ordered an inquiry and has assured justice to the affected patients.

A free medical camp was organised in Kadi, where 19 patients were referred to Khyati Hospital in Ahmedabad for treatment.

Without informing the patients, angioplasties were performed on them and stents placed. Subsequently, two patients died, and five others were in critical condition.

The families have alleged that the hospital misused the ‘MA Card’ to extract money, placing stents in 7-8 patients without their knowledge, which resulted in the deaths. Angry family members protested and vandalised the hospital.

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