NHRC Investigates Deaths Linked to Fake Cardiologist in Madhya Pradesh

Seven patients died after being treated by a man impersonating a UK-based cardiologist at a missionary hospital in Damoh, prompting investigations into alleged malpractice and misuse of government healthcare funds.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched an investigation into the deaths of seven patients at Mission Hospital in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly caused by a fake cardiologist.
The accused, Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, impersonated renowned UK cardiologist Professor John Camm to gain patients' trust and provided incorrect treatments between January and February 2025.
The hospital is part of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Yojana, raising concerns about potential misuse of government healthcare funds.
An NHRC team will visit Damoh from April 7 to 9 to examine the hospital, interview officials, and gather information from victims' families.
Local authorities have also initiated a separate investigation, but Mission Hospital has not yet issued an official response to the allegations.