A newborn in Greater Noida is set to lose her right hand following what her family claims was a wrong injection administered at Gopal Nursing Home. The incident has prompted a police investigation and raised serious concerns about neonatal care standards in the region.
On October 5, 2025, a baby girl was admitted to Gopal Nursing Home in Dadri for a post-delivery check-up. Her father, Shivam Bhati, reported that she was placed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for four days. By October 9, the infant was referred to Nix Hospital after her condition deteriorated. Doctors at Nix Hospital observed that two of her fingers were wrapped in bandages. Upon removal, they found the fingers to be blue and swollen, indicating possible gangrene.
Subsequently, the baby was transferred to Child PGI in Noida on October 11. Medical professionals there confirmed that her right hand had developed gangrene, necessitating amputation to prevent the infection from spreading. The infant is currently stable and undergoing treatment.
The infant's family alleges that the gangrene resulted from an incorrect injection given at Gopal Nursing Home. They claim that their concerns were initially dismissed by the hospital staff.
In response, the family filed a formal complaint with the Dadri police on October 22, 2025. The Chief Medical Officer of Gautam Buddha Nagar has since constituted a three-member committee to investigate the matter and submit a report for further legal action
Gangrene is a life-threatening condition where blood flow to a specific body part is obstructed, leading to tissue death. It commonly affects extremities such as fingers and toes but can occur anywhere in the body. 1
Skin discoloration (red, purple, green, or black)
Cool, pale, or firm skin
Blisters or sores emitting foul-smelling pus
Rapid breathing and heart rate
Severe pain or numbness
Fever, chills, and swelling
Arterial blockages due to conditions like atherosclerosis
Bacterial infections, particularly in deep or traumatic wounds
Chronic diseases such as diabetes and vascular disorders
Immunosuppressive states or substance use disorders
Diagnosis: Based on physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests.
Treatment: May include surgical removal of necrotic tissue, intravenous antibiotics, and supportive care.
Emergency Care: Prompt medical attention is crucial to prevent severe complications or death. 1
MedBound Times connected with Dr. Munish Kumar Raizada, MD, FAAP (Neonatalogist), who gave us his expert insight about Gangrene.
"Gangrene is rare now a days, but always a serious medical condition. For lack of details, it is difficult to say whether in this newborn, the process of gangrene started per se from right hand due to some local infection or trauma or whether it was a complication of mainstream blood infection (septicemia)," he said.
"From the facts that are known to us, it doesn't seem that the baby was having systemic illness (e.g., septicemia)," Dr. Munish added.
1. Cleveland Clinic, "Gangrene: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment," last modified February 14, 2023, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21070-gangrene.
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