Protest Erupts Over Infant’s Death at Jajpur Hospital
Family members of a newborn protested at Jajpur Hospital, alleging medical negligence led to the baby's death. The child, unwell after birth, was referred for advanced treatment and pronounced dead. Authorities promised an inquiry after tensions heightened, prompting police intervention.
- Country:
- India
Tensions flared at Jajpur District Headquarters Hospital on Saturday as family members of a newborn staged a protest, claiming medical negligence caused the infant's death.
The mother, who hails from Kumbharia village in Bhadrak district, was admitted for labor on Friday. The baby, born later that evening, was soon referred for advanced care but died, leading to accusations against hospital staff.
Jajpur police intervened to control the situation as the family demanded an investigation. CDMO Bijay Kumar Mishra assured them that the incident would be thoroughly examined and any found negligence would be punished.
(With inputs from agencies.)
- READ MORE ON:
- Jajpur
- Hospital
- Infant
- Death
- Protest
- Medical
- Necessity
- Investigation
- Negligence
- Tension
Advertisement
ALSO READ
Five released from UP's Saharanpur jail after Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan's protest
French Open players plan media protest over prize-money share
TMC protests outside Bengal Assembly against bulldozer action in Kolkata
Canada to protest to Israel about treatment of Gaza flotilla members
Centre begins process to appoint new VC at NEHU-Shillong after months of protests
Google News