Brain damage to toddler: Health Department refers medical negligence case against hospital to Karnataka Medical Council

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The toddler remains unresponsive to verbal commands and has lost his sight. | Image for representation | Photo Credit: Florin Patrunjel

In a case of alleged medical negligence involving a 14-month-old boy who suffered brain damage following routine ear surgery, the Bengaluru Urban District Health Officer (DHO) and the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (KPME) Grievance Redressal Authority have officially referred the matter to the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) for an inquiry and report.

The decision follows a complaint lodged by Sampath Kumar K.P., whose son was taken to Cloudnine Hospital, Nagarabhavi, on July 26, 2026, for emergency surgical repair of a full-thickness ear laceration. During the procedure, the toddler suffered a cardiac arrest in the operation theatre and subsequently sustained severe brain injury due to lack of oxygen.

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Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 13, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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