Khairpur, Pakistan: A 20-year-old woman, Muqaddas, who donated a portion of her liver to save her ailing father, has tragically passed away following complications after the surgery. The incident occurred at Gambat Hospital in Khairpur, Sindh, sparking allegations of negligence by the hospital staff and administration.
Muqaddas, a resident of Shujaabad, Punjab, volunteered to donate her liver to her father, Rao Khaleel Ahmed, who was suffering from a severe liver condition. The transplant surgery was performed at the Pir Syed Abdul Qadir Shah Institute of Health and Medical Sciences in Gambat, a facility known for its organ transplant services.
According to reports, Muqaddas’s health deteriorated suddenly after the operation, and she succumbed to complications. Her uncle accused the hospital of negligence, claiming that doctors called the family at 2 a.m. and asked them to take her home. When the family arrived, they were handed her body.
“The hospital administration and doctors are responsible for Muqaddas’s death due to their negligence,” her uncle stated. He also mentioned that Muqaddas’s father, Rao Khaleel Ahmed, remains in critical condition.
The hospital’s director, Rahim Bakhsh Bhatti, expressed unawareness of the specific details of the case but acknowledged that such incidents are rare. “Out of 200 surgeries, one case may have complications. We are investigating the matter,” he said.
The tragic incident has raised concerns about the standards of post-operative care in the region’s healthcare facilities. The family has demanded a thorough investigation into the matter, while local authorities have yet to issue an official statement.
Muqaddas’s sacrifice has drawn widespread attention on social media, with many praising her bravery and calling for accountability in the healthcare system.
