Telangana: 7-Year-Old Girl Dies at Narayanpet Government Hospital, Family Alleges Delay in Treatment
Narayanpet: A seven-year-old girl died at the Narayanpet District Government Hospital after her family alleged that she did not receive timely medical attention.
The incident was reported on Saturday and has raised concerns over the treatment of emergency patients at the government hospital.
The deceased was identified as Chaitra, a resident of Kollampally village in Narayanpet district.
According to her family, Chaitra had been suffering from fever for the past two days. Her father, Kammari Venkataramulu, brought her to the district government hospital at around 4 am on Saturday.
Family alleges five-hour wait for medical attention
The family claimed that Chaitra remained at the hospital for nearly five hours while they waited for medical attention.
They alleged that doctors did not respond promptly despite the child’s worsening condition.
The girl’s condition reportedly deteriorated during the wait. The family then sought further medical assistance at a private children’s hospital in Narayanpet.
However, relatives said they later brought Chaitra back to the district government hospital.
According to the family, the child died within around 15 to 20 minutes after returning to the government hospital.
Family alleges medical negligence
The grieving family has alleged that delay in treatment and negligence by medical staff led to Chaitra’s death.
They claimed that doctors did not properly examine the child when she was brought to the hospital.
The family has sought a detailed inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death.
They also demanded that authorities establish the exact cause of death.
If negligence is established during an official inquiry, the family has demanded action against those responsible.
Incident raises concerns over emergency care
The incident has triggered concern among the child’s relatives and local residents.
They urged authorities to examine what happened from the time Chaitra arrived at the hospital until her death.
The family has also sought clarity on whether the child received timely emergency treatment.
At present, the allegations of medical negligence are made by the family. An official inquiry or medical investigation would be required to establish the precise cause of death and determine responsibility.
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of timely emergency care, particularly for children arriving at government hospitals in critical condition.