Cancer patient, 3, dies after nurse injects him with formalin at AIIMS Bhopal
A three-year-old cancer patient at AIIMS Bhopal died after a nurse mistakenly injected him with formalin instead of his prescribed medication. An internal investigation confirmed the error, leading to an FIR against two nursing officials.
Why it matters
This tragic case raises critical questions about medical safety protocols and accountability in public healthcare institutions.
UPDATED: Jun 14, 2026 07:29 IST Edited By: Sonali Verma A three-year-old boy undergoing treatment for blood cancer at AIIMS Bhopal allegedly died after formalin was injected into his vein instead of the prescribed medication, prompting police to register an FIR against two nursing officials months after the incident.
The article reports on the findings of an internal inquiry and police action, focusing on the facts of the medical error.
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