Five newborns die in Rajasthan hospital

Published On 2016-05-16 14:15 GMT   |   Update On 2016-05-16 14:15 GMT
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Jaipur: Five newborns admitted to the neonatal unit of JLN Government Hospital in Ajmer have died since last night, prompting authorities to start a probe.


The newborns were from Bhilwara, Merta city, Pisangan, Nasirabad and Beawar. They were suffering from septicemia, premature birth and respiratory problems, Dr K K Soni, CMHO Ajmer said.


They died last night and in the morning, he said.


A committee of three doctors has been formed today to probe the matter and it will submit its report to the district Collector in the evening," Dr Soni said.

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