Fake Cardiologist Accused in Death of Seven Patients at Missionary Hospital in Damoh, NHRC Launches Investigation

A grave case of medical negligence and systemic failure has emerged from Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh, where seven individuals have reportedly lost their lives after receiving treatment from an alleged fake cardiologist at a missionary hospital. The shocking revelation has prompted the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to initiate a detailed investigation into the matter, with a team scheduled to camp in Damoh from April 7 to April 9 to assess the situation on the ground.

According to official sources, the accused had been operating under the name ‘Dr. N John Camm’ at the missionary hospital, misleading patients and authorities by falsely claiming to be an internationally trained cardiologist. He allegedly borrowed the identity of a renowned UK-based cardiologist, Professor John Camm, to gain trust and secure employment. However, the NHRC received a complaint stating that the impostor’s real identity is Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, a man with a questionable background who has reportedly been involved in similar controversies in the past and is known for frequently changing locations.

The complaint, filed by Deepak Tiwari, a resident of Jabalpur Naka in Damoh, alleges that between January and February 2025, numerous patients died under the care of this fraudulent doctor in the hospital’s cardiology department. The hospital, which is said to be empanelled under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana, has also come under scrutiny for the potential misuse of government funds, as the services provided by the fake doctor may have been reimbursed through public healthcare schemes.

NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo confirmed through a public statement that the commission has taken cognizance of the matter. He said that a dedicated investigation team, acting on his directives, will probe not only the individual posing as a doctor but also examine the administrative and institutional lapses that allowed such a person to operate unchecked in a critical medical department. Kanoongo also appealed to victims’ families and the general public to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation during the team’s visit to Damoh.

The unfolding case raises serious concerns over the due diligence process followed by healthcare institutions, especially those affiliated with national health programs. The fact that a person with no verified credentials could secure a role in cardiology and conduct treatments without detection points to a deeper systemic failure. The hospital authorities have so far remained unavailable for comment, which has further intensified public outrage and demand for accountability.

This incident not only exposes the vulnerability of patients in rural healthcare systems but also highlights the urgent need for stricter verification protocols, transparency in hiring practices, and more robust regulatory oversight in the healthcare sector. The misuse of a public welfare scheme like Ayushman Bharat adds another dimension to the issue, underlining the potential for financial fraud alongside medical malpractice.

As the NHRC team begins its on-ground investigation, the spotlight remains on the hospital administration and the larger healthcare machinery that allowed such a lapse. The families of the deceased and the people of Damoh now await justice and answers to how such a critical breach in medical ethics and public safety could occur.

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