Overview
- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched an on-site investigation in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, starting April 7, into allegations of medical malpractice and misuse of government funds.
- Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, accused of impersonating UK cardiologist Dr. N John Camm, performed at least a dozen surgeries at Mission Hospital between January and February 2025 before fleeing.
- The hospital, part of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Yojana, is under scrutiny for potential misuse of public healthcare funds and failure to verify medical credentials.
- No arrests have been made, and both Yadav and the hospital head, Dr. Ajay Lal, are believed to have left the country, intensifying public outrage and demands for accountability.
- Families of the seven deceased patients have alleged negligence and are calling for legal action against the hospital and the accused.