{"id":46856,"date":"2025-07-28T13:54:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=46856"},"modified":"2025-07-28T13:54:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:24:20","slug":"health-minister-orders-probe-into-icu-deaths-at-jalandhar-civil-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/health-minister-orders-probe-into-icu-deaths-at-jalandhar-civil-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Minister orders probe into ICU deaths at Jalandhar Civil Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">DC assures strict action if negligence found on account of hospital officials<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jalandhar News:<\/span> Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh has ordered a detailed enquiry into the death of three ICU patients at Shaheed Babu Labh Singh Civil Hospital, Jalandhar. The minister paid a surprise visit to the hospital at 2 a.m. on Sunday night, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, after receiving reports alleging an oxygen supply failure.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaking to the media, Dr. Singh clarified that due to a technical snag oxygen plant witnessed a brief low-pressure issue which was promptly managed with a backup system as plant operator had immediately changed over the entire system on a alternate compressor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>However, to ensure transparency and accountability, a high-level probe has been initiated. He mentioned that senior health department officials have been directed to investigate the matter thoroughly and submit a report within 48 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Singh conveyed deep sorrow over the incident and assured that the Punjab Government stands firmly with the bereaved families. He said that the patients who died were already in critical condition \u2014 one had multiple organ failure and another was also suffering chronic disease. He further stated that there was no shortage of manpower, with 46 interns, 14 house surgeons, and DNB students deployed to ensure patient care.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Emphasizing accountability, the minister said strict action will be taken if any lapses or negligence by hospital staff was found. He also assured that the Government will take measures to prevent such incidents in the future by addressing any gaps highlighted in the enquiry report.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal also expressed condolences and reiterated that the District Administration stands by the affected families. He assured that action will follow if any human error is identified, adding, \u201cThe enquiry report will clarify whether the deaths were due to oxygen issues or other medical complications.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DC assures strict action if negligence found on account of hospital officials Jalandhar News: Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh has ordered a detailed enquiry into the death of three ICU patients at Shaheed Babu Labh Singh Civil Hospital, Jalandhar. 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