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Surgeon Harmed 94 Kids; Hospital Faces Backlash

1/31/2026

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Story summary
  • A review found surgeon Yaser Jabbar's practices at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) harmed 94 of 789 children from 2017 to 2022.
  • Vivaan Sharma, a 12-year-old boy, suffered lasting harm, and his parents raised concerns in August 2021.
  • The hospital failed to act promptly after those concerns.
  • GOSH's CEO apologized and said changes have been made to improve patient safety, while Vivaan Sharma's family reported ongoing psychological effects.