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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Issues Notice to SSKM Hospital Over Alleged Medical Records Breach
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sent a notice to SSKM Hospital, alleging unauthorized disclosure of her confidential medical reports. The action follows recent claims by a political opponent questioning the authenticity of her previous injury.
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Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, has directed a formal notice to SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, accusing the medical institution of leaking her confidential medical records without authorization. The notice comes amid heightened political tensions in the state, following allegations made by a political rival questioning the legitimacy of an injury she sustained.
The controversy centers on a five-year-old medical report that was publicly referenced in recent days. According to reports, a political opponent had cited this historical medical documentation while claiming that Banerjee's injury was not genuine, prompting the Chief Minister to take action against the hospital.
Breach of medical confidentiality is a serious matter under Indian medical ethics and data protection regulations. The notice to SSKM Hospital, a government-run tertiary care facility in the state capital, signals Banerjee's intent to investigate the circumstances under which her private medical information entered the public domain.
The incident underscores ongoing political tensions in West Bengal, where allegations and counter-allegations frequently feature in public discourse. Officials have not yet provided details regarding potential consequences or the hospital's response to the notice.