Emergency Airlift: BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay Flown to Delhi for Urgent Treatment

Key Developments

Transfer to Delhi

Gangopadhyay, diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and gastrointestinal sepsis, was shifted from Kolkata to New Delhi today using a private air ambulance. He is slated to be admitted to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (M.S.) Hospital, pent up with critical care capabilities

Critical But Stable Condition

Despite remaining in a critical state, medical bulletins indicate he is also stable, thanks to continuous ICU monitoring and intensive treatment

Serious Medical Diagnosis

On June 14, he was admitted to Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata, after experiencing severe vomiting, abdominal pain, and distension. Investigations revealed acute pancreatitis with gastrointestinal sepsis, prompting ICU admission and launch of a multidisciplinary care team

Comprehensive Medical Oversight

A panel comprising specialists in internal medicine, critical care, cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and gastrointestinal surgery was assembled to provide coordinated treatment in the ICU

Why Delhi?

The decision to transfer him to M.S. Hospital, Delhi highlights the need for advanced critical-care infrastructure available at national-level facilities, crucial in managing his complex health condition.