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Newborn Dies After Phone-Directed Delivery in Faizabad
2 Apr
Summary
- Mother and newborn died due to alleged medical negligence.
- Delivery was reportedly handled by untrained staff over the phone.
- Health department sealed hospital and is investigating the incident.
Tragedy struck Faizabad late Tuesday night when a 32-year-old woman and her newborn infant allegedly died due to severe medical negligence. The woman was admitted to Maa Parmeshwari Devi Memorial Hospital for delivery, but her husband claims the attending doctor was absent. The procedure was allegedly performed by untrained staff, with the doctor providing instructions remotely via phone. The newborn was declared stillborn, and the mother's condition worsened, leading to her death at a different hospital. In response to the family's accusations, the health department has sealed the private hospital. An inspection revealed no qualified medical personnel were present, with a manager reportedly overseeing operations and other patients. Hospital records were incomplete, and waste management was unsatisfactory. An investigation is ongoing, and authorities are attempting to locate the doctor. Patients who were admitted have been transferred to the district women's hospital. An FIR will be filed if negligence is confirmed.
