Daijiworld Media Network - Haveri
Haveri, Feb 5: In a shocking incident at Aduru Primary Health Centre in Hangal taluk, a nurse applied Fevikwik glue instead of stitches to a child's injury, causing outrage among the child's parents. The incident, which occurred on January 14, has only recently come to light.
The child, Gurukishan Annappa Hosamani (7), sustained a deep injury to his leg while playing. His parents rushed him to the Aduru Health Centre, where nurse Jyothi applied Fevikwik and bandaged the wound instead of providing proper treatment, such as stitches. The wound was severe enough to require three stitches, but instead, the nurse opted for glue.
When questioned about her actions, nurse Jyothi defended her decision, stating that applying stitches could have caused a scar and that Fevikwik was a safer alternative. She further mentioned that if the parents had insisted, she would have referred them to another facility.
Despite the parents filing a formal complaint with the Health Protection Committee of Aduru Health Centre, the response has been unsatisfactory. The nurse, instead of being suspended, was transferred to another location, which has further angered the family. The district health officer (DHO), Rajesh Suragihalli, has acknowledged the complaint and has ordered an investigation. However, there is still no action taken to suspend the nurse.
The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the quality of healthcare and the accountability of medical staff in the region.