In a recent shocking case of medical negligence from Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district, an 11-year-old boy was allegedly administered an expired RL (Ringer Lactate) IV bottle, leading to a deterioration in his health.
Family Alleges Medical Negligence
According to reports, the child had been admitted to the district hospital in Panna, where staff administered an RL solution as part of his treatment. RL is a fluid directly injected into the veins to quickly rehydrate the body and restore electrolytes.
Soon after the IV was administered, the child’s family noticed a decline in his condition. Alarmed, they alerted the nurse. Upon checking, they discovered that the bottle had expired in March 2025.
The staff immediately replaced it—but to the family’s shock, the replacement bottle had also expired, this time in June 2025.
What began as panic turned into outrage. The family alleged gross negligence, claiming that no doctor had examined the child even after the incident.
As per India Today, the family said, “Serious negligence has been committed towards the child’s health. No doctor has come to see him yet.”
The matter was soon reported to the authorities and reached the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Panna, Dr. Rajesh Tiwari.
Responding to the incident, Dr. Tiwari acknowledged lapses on the hospital’s part.