UP: Newborn dies at Community Health Centre, Staff nurse faces suspension
Shahjahanpur: A staff nurse of a community health centre has been suspended in connection with the death of a newborn child, officials said.
The step was taken after Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak ordered a probe into the matter on Monday.
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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) S P Gautam said, Jasmeet Kaur, who was posted at a community health centre, has been suspended after an initial probe for laxity in performing her duties.
The matter is being probed by Deputy CMO PP Singh and based on his report, action will be taken against those found guilty.
A pregnant woman Kiran had arrived at Banda health centre on Monday at about 2 am and had given birth to a child at about 8 am.
The infant was reported to have difficulty in breathing and was referred to a medical college, but the family took him to a private hospital where the child died, officials said, adding that Kiran was still undergoing treatment at the health centre and is stable.
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