Bengal government orders probe into hospital administering ‘expired’ saline to patient
The West Bengal Health Department has launched an inquiry after a patient at a state-run hospital was allegedly administered expired saline. This incident follows a similar controversy at the same facility in early 2025, prompting calls for stricter monitoring.
Why it matters
It raises significant concerns regarding patient safety and the quality of oversight in public healthcare institutions.
The West Bengal Health Department on Thursday (July 9, 2026) ordered an inquiry and announced stricter monitoring measures, after the family of a patient alleged that she had been administered expired saline at a state-run medical college and hospital.
The report provides a balanced account of the incident, including statements from both the family and hospital administration.
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