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Himachal Doctor Suspended Over Patient Death at Una Hospital
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 03:32 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh health department has suspended a doctor at Una’s district hospital following the death of a patient under his care.
The health administration of Himachal Pradesh has taken the step of suspending a medical officer employed at the district hospital in Una after a patient died while under his treatment. The suspension, announced by the state health department, comes as part of a preliminary inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fatality.
According to officials, the doctor was placed on temporary leave pending a detailed investigation by the hospital’s internal review committee and the state medical board. The inquiry will examine medical records, treatment protocols and any possible negligence that may have contributed to the outcome.
A spokesperson for the health department said the action reflects the department’s commitment to accountability and patient safety. The hospital continues to operate normally, and patients are being attended to by other qualified staff while the probe proceeds.
The department has urged the family of the deceased to cooperate with investigators and has assured that any findings of misconduct will be dealt with according to the law and professional regulations.
According to officials, the doctor was placed on temporary leave pending a detailed investigation by the hospital’s internal review committee and the state medical board. The inquiry will examine medical records, treatment protocols and any possible negligence that may have contributed to the outcome.
A spokesperson for the health department said the action reflects the department’s commitment to accountability and patient safety. The hospital continues to operate normally, and patients are being attended to by other qualified staff while the probe proceeds.
The department has urged the family of the deceased to cooperate with investigators and has assured that any findings of misconduct will be dealt with according to the law and professional regulations.