Patients undergoing dialysis treatment at Lady Reading Hospital contracted hepatitis due to the use of infected instruments during treatments.
According to an inquiry report issued following the directives of Peshawar High Court, patients at Lady Reading Hospital were treated with infected instruments during their dialysis treatments due to which they were stricken by hepatitis.
Furthermore, it was also stated in the report that each year, at least 500 persons succumbed to hepatitis. The report revealed that due to the use of contaminated instruments during dialysis treatment at hospitals, millions had lost their lives.
By using contaminated instruments over and over again, the facility was subjected to Rs 20 million in losses.
The hospital administration acknowledged and accepted facts presented in the inquiry report and assured departmental action against culprits involved.
Patients suffering from kidney disorders had filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court after which the court ordered investigation into the matter.