The case of mass infection with hepatitis and HIV in Nalchik went to court

According to the investigation, from September 2022 to November 2023, sanitary and epidemiological rules were violated in the sanatorium: non-sterile medical devices were used, the requirements for their disinfection, sterilization were not observed, and disposable products were also repeatedly used. As a result, 71 people were diagnosed with viral hepatitis C, including five cases of HIV infection. A criminal case was initiated against the general director of the sanatorium, a specialized doctor and a nurse. Depending on the role of each, they were charged with violation of sanitary and epidemiological rules, which led to a mass disease of people through negligence, and infection of another person with HIV infection due to improper performance of his professional duties. The case materials were sent to the Nalchik City Court for consideration on the merits.

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