Sangrur, March 14 – Fifteen patients at the civil hospital in Sangrur reported mild reactions after receiving intravenous glucose, prompting authorities to withdraw the entire stock of the affected batch.
Ruling AAP MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj visited the hospital and met the patients. “I reached the civil hospital, Sangrur, after learning about the reaction among post-delivery women who were given IV fluids. I enquired about their well-being and met a team of doctors,” she told reporters.
Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said the patients were stable and assured that immediate steps had been taken. “Mild reactions were reported today in Sangrur after the use of Glucose IV Fluid. Immediate action has been taken. All stocks have been withdrawn from Punjab,” he said in a post on X.
Samples have been sent for urgent testing, and strict action will follow if negligence is found, Singh added.
“There is no need to panic. Our medical experts are closely monitoring the situation. All patients who experienced the reaction are fine. Your health is our top priority,” he wrote.
