Kumaon: A 23-year-old woman from Ranikhet died of mushroom poisoning, the fourth such death in Kumaon in a week. She and her husband had consumed wild mushrooms. Both developed vomiting and diarrhoea that night, and doctors hospitalized them for three days. The husband recovered, but the woman died. Dr. Arun Joshi, principal of Susheela Tiwari Hospital, explained that the infection had severely damaged her lungs, disrupted her electrolyte balance, and caused her respiratory system to collapse. Despite intensive treatment, the medical team could not save her.
On July 13th, renowned folk singer Ganesh Martolia’s sister, Diya, and their grandmother Kunti Devi died in Munsyari after eating a similar variety of wild mushrooms. That same day, a woman from Kuwari village in Bageshwar district also succumbed to mushroom poisoning. Following directions from Dr. Sunita Tamta, Director General of Medical Health and Family Welfare, officials formed a three-member expert committee to submit a fact-based report within 48 hours. The probe will examine treatment protocols, referral timing, and lapses if any.
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