LAHORE: A second patient has died due to alleged adverse effects of a substandard injection administered at Mayo Hospital, raising concerns over medical safety. Secretary Health Punjab Azmat Mehmood has reached Mayo Hospital for an emergency meeting at the hospital’s chest ward. Vice-Chancellor of King Edward Medical University, COO Mayo Hospital, and MS Mayo Hospital are also present in the meeting.
According to MS Mayo Hospital Dr Ehtesham-ul-Haq, a patient named Daulat Khan passed away late at night, bringing the death toll to two. The deceased was 26 years old and had been admitted to the hospital for surgery. According to Aaj News, at least 18 patients have been allegedly affected by the injection which is used to treat lung infections. The mishap took place in the chest ward leading to the suspension of the injection’s usage.
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Following the incident, Mayo Hospital CEO Professor Haroon Hamid has formed a committee to investigate the matter. Dr Haq stated that the committee is expected to submit its report by 11am today. It was also told that the affected patients are being tended to with the best possible treatment.
Additionally, the Punjab Specialised Healthcare & Medical Education Department has also constituted a separate committee to probe the issue.