A man suffering from chest pain received a dog bite injection by mistake at Karilopatana Primary Health Centre in Kendrapara district.
The incident created shock among patients and staff.
The patient visited the health centre complaining of severe chest pain. Another person, bitten by a dog, sat beside him on the same bench. The pharmacist, in a mix-up, administered the anti-rabies injection to the chest pain patient instead of the dog bite victim.
Doctors at the centre confirmed the error and stated that the pharmacist admitted his mistake. The patient’s condition was monitored immediately after the injection, and the medical staff ensured no serious complications followed.
The incident raised questions about medical negligence and the need for stricter protocols in primary health centres. Locals expressed concern over the lack of proper verification before administering injections.
Authorities assured that corrective measures would be taken to prevent similar mistakes in the future.
