Docs chant mantra for hours to bring down deaths in hospital
The doctors in Telangana's biggest government-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad chanted the Mahamrityunjaya mantra to bring down the rising number of deaths of newborns in the hospital. Patients complained of the unavailability of doctors as the pooja, which was reportedly approved by the senior doctors, went on for hours. A probe has been ordered in the case.
In a bizarre incident, doctors of Telangana's biggest government-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad chanted Mrityunjaya mantra to bring down the number of deaths in the hospital.As per reports, the deaths of newborns in the gynaecology ward have been on a rise. Following which, 'worried' doctors were advised to conduct special prayers to please the gods. On Tuesday, senior gynaecologists at the hospital chanted Mrityunjaya mantra for hours. Several patients complained of the unavailability of doctors. Reports said that the pooja was conducted by doctors of the obstetrics department and had the nod of the seniors including the hospital superintendent. A probe has been ordered in this connection. The hospital on an average witnesses 2,500 patients per day. The gynaecology division too has a large footfall with pregnant ladies particularly from economically backward class come to this hospital for delivery and other treatments. In the recent past, the hospital drew criticism after higher number of newborn deaths were reported at the hospital. 