In a tragic incident two beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) passed away following treatment at a medical camp organized by Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The camp intended to provide specialized care to patients in need has come under scrutiny after reports emerged that the deceased did not require the procedures they underwent.
According to government sources the patients who were both beneficiaries under the PMJAY scheme were subjected to angioplasty procedures that were deemed unnecessary. The procedures were conducted as part of a health camp held by Khyati Multispeciality Hospital. Following the deaths the state health authorities have registered an FIR against the hospital citing negligence and potential malpractice.
An official statement from the government noted, The initial investigation suggests that the two individuals who died did not require the angioplasty procedures performed on them. Further inquiries are underway to determine the hospital’s compliance with medical protocols and ethical practices.
The Ayushman Bharat scheme launched to provide financial protection and essential medical care to underprivileged sections of society emphasizes the importance of thorough medical evaluation and adherence to standard treatment protocols. This incident has raised significant concerns about oversight and the implementation of medical procedures under the scheme.
Families of the deceased have expressed grief and demanded justice while the authorities have assured stringent action against those found responsible for the lapses. The hospital has yet to release an official response to the allegations.
The matter has sparked widespread debate on the regulation of medical camps and the need for reinforced monitoring to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Investigations are ongoing and further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.
Reports indicate that this incident is not an isolated case. Across several states including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, numerous hospitals have come under scrutiny for similar practices. These facilities have been accused of exploiting government health card schemes such as PMJAY and Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) to perform unwarranted or unnecessary medical procedures on patients. This strategy is reportedly employed to maximize financial gains from the insurance claims provided by these government programs. The frequency of such incidents has prompted calls for stricter regulatory oversight and better auditing mechanisms to ensure that hospitals do not misuse these schemes at the cost of patient safety and trust.
