Odisha: Newborn dies in Govt hospital, family alleges medical negligence
Puri: Controversy erupted at Charichhak Community Health Centre (CHC) after a newborn baby died due to alleged medical negligence by the doctor. The locals have accused the doctors and the centre of being negligent towards their patients.
After giving birth to the baby on Monday, the newborn was declared dead on Tuesday. The mother has been identified as Madhusmita Das, and his father, Manas Das, resident of Bhainchigoradi village in Nimapada.
Madhusmita gave birth to his son on Monday at 5.15 am. On the next day, the baby fell ill and was taken to Charichhak, CHC. He was admitted on Tuesday at the centre. However, as per the claims of the parents, the doctor, while examining the baby said that he had no complications. However, he died on the same day.
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