Negligence by Medical Staff Leads to Death of Woman After Rabies Vaccine Complications

Jayashankar Bhupalpally: A tragic incident has come to light in the Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, where a woman, identified as Garishila Rajitha, passed away due to complications caused by a rabies vaccine administered at the district hospital. The incident highlights concern about negligence by medical staff.

Rajitha, who had been bitten by a stray dog, was brought to the hospital a month ago. She was given a rabies injection as part of the standard treatment for dog bites. However, following the vaccination, she developed severe health complications and fell seriously ill.

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Despite being transferred to Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad for advanced treatment, Rajitha’s condition deteriorated rapidly due to organ failure, and she passed away. The delay in recognizing the vaccine-related complications and the apparent lack of proper medical care have raised questions about the hospital’s protocols and the responsibility of the medical staff involved.

This incident has sparked outrage among locals, with many demanding accountability and proper investigation into the hospital’s negligence. Authorities have initiated an inquiry into the matter, and efforts are underway to ensure such negligence does not occur again.

The unfortunate death has once again highlighted the critical importance of vigilant medical care, particularly in cases involving vaccinations, and the need for strict adherence to medical protocols in hospitals across the state.