Previous Post: Post-election violence persists in East Timor nbsp
India investigates Chhattisgarh ‘womb removal insurance scam’
BBC – India’s Chhattisgarh state is investigating reports that thousands of women had unnecessary hysterectomies so hospitals could make insurance claims. They were carried out under a national insurance scheme whereby private hospitals claim for treating patients who cannot afford expensive procedures. Officials estimate more than 2,000 women were talked into having their wombs removed in the last six months. The 34 medical centres accused have not yet commented on the allegations. Read Article
Tags: Asia, crime law, disease medicine, human rights
Related posts:
‘Iran non-oil exports over $45bn’
Early Menopause May Raise Risk for Brain Aneurysm
Kit Kat's 'Silence Your Hunger' Ad Campaign: Is Dubai Commercial Offensive?
Drunk Zamboni Driver: Joel Bruss Pleads Guilty To Drunk Driving (UPDATE)
Defence IT a bigger job than expected: Farr
MPs stall bid to pension off their gold-plated perk
Views: 0