Mumbai News: Blood Labelling Error Sparks Panic At BMC-Run Maternity Home In Govandi, Pregnant Woman Shifted To Sion Hospital

Mumbai, Feb 21: A shocking incident of medical negligence was reported at the BMC-run Deonar Maternity Home in Govandi (East) on Friday evening, when a pregnant woman was allegedly given blood with a mismatched label. The patient had to be shifted to Sion Hospital after her family raised concerns.

Patient shifted after family flags mismatch

The patient, Shanaya Shahid Shaikh (25), was admitted to the maternity home for delivery on Friday, February 20. According to her relatives, she was given B positive (B+) blood, despite her actual blood group being O positive (O+).

Soon after the transfusion began, Shanaya complained of dizziness and discomfort. On checking the blood packet, her family noticed the label indicated a different blood group, triggering panic.

Family alleges negligence

The family alleged that when they raised concerns, the attending doctor left the premises, and the nursing staff attempted to downplay the issue. Local police were called to manage the situation. Shanaya was later shifted to Sion Hospital, where she is currently stable and receiving treatment.

Civic body cites labelling error

The Executive Health Officer of the Municipal Corporation, Dr Daksha Shah, stated that the issue arose due to a labelling error at the blood bank. “The blood bank made a labelling mistake. The blood was re-tested and confirmed to be O positive. The patient’s condition is stable,” she said.

Blood centre under scrutiny

The blood was procured from Pallavi Blood Centre, operating inside Shatabdi Hospital in Govandi. Health activist Tushar Bhosale commented, “Even if there was a labelling error, doctors and nurses should have checked the label before administering blood. Administering blood without verification is unacceptable.”

However, the incident highlights deeper systemic issues. Pallavi Blood Centre has been operating without a valid lease since 2018. The irregular status came to light after a complaint was lodged on the Aaple Sarkar Portal, prompting an inspection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last year.

The FDA found that the blood centre had applied to the BMC on October 10, 2018, seeking renewal of its lease, but the proposal remains pending. Experts say that running a blood bank without proper authorisation compromises oversight, accountability and safety, and this laxity likely contributed to the labelling error.

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What if the wrong blood group is administered?

Receiving the wrong blood group can cause fever, chills, body aches (especially back pain), low blood pressure, chest pain, shortness of breath and skin rashes. In severe cases, it can lead to kidney failure and widespread blood clot formation, making immediate medical attention critical.

BMC issues clarification

With reference to the reported blood transfusion incident at on 20/02/2026, it is clarified that the patient and the issued blood unit were both O Positive.

Although a handwritten “B Positive” marking was noticed on an additional sticker on the blood bag, verification with the blood bank of and the official report confirmed that the blood supplied was O Positive.

The patient experienced a mild transfusion reaction, which was promptly managed. Her condition is stable, and no incorrect or mismatched blood was administered in this case.

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