“Medical services at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Manipur were suspended indefinitely on Sunday after a senior consultant doctor was assaulted and hospital property vandalised following the death of a 35-year-old woman patient who had undergone surgical delivery and died due to complications. Her family and neighbours protested inside the hospital, alleging medical negligence and causing damage. The Teachers and Medical Officers Association (TAMOA) condemned the violence and announced suspension of all services, including OPD, emergency care, and routine operations, until the assailants are arrested, while assuring continued treatment for admitted patients. RIMS authorities expressed condolences and assured a thorough case review. The hospital warned that violence and vandalism disrupt critical healthcare services and are punishable by law. TAMOA also demanded a safe working environment for medical staff and action against those responsible, while rejecting allegations of negligence.” Here is an excerpt summarizing the situation at RIMS, Manipur:
“Medical services at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Manipur, were suspended indefinitely on Sunday after a senior consultant was assaulted and hospital property vandalised following the death of a 35-year-old woman patient who died due to complications after surgical delivery. The patient’s relatives, joined by neighbours, protested inside the hospital alleging medical negligence. The Teachers and Medical Officers Association (TAMOA) condemned the violence and announced the suspension of outpatient, emergency, and routine services until those responsible are arrested, while assuring continued care for admitted patients. RIMS authorities expressed condolences, assured a thorough review, and warned that such violent acts disrupt essential healthcare and may lead to legal consequences. TAMOA called for a safe working environment and action against the culprits, denying negligence claims.”
