As the Chhindwara toxic cough syrup tragedy continues to expose cracks in Madhya Pradesh's public health system, another story of medical negligence has emerged from the state, this time from Rewa's Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital.
A 13-year-old child, struck by lightning in Mahoba, fought for his life not just against severe burns, but against a medical system that made his family wander through the hospital corridors, clutching his IV drip in their hands.
Manish Sahu was initially admitted to the Panna District Hospital on August 30. After showing some improvement his condition suddenly worsened.
He was then referred in critical condition to the Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, one of the state's largest government medical institutions.