A total of ten newborns died at Malda Medical College in a single day, according to hospital officials. The deaths, which occurred on Thursday, have led the West Bengal government to initiate a formal probe into the circumstances surrounding the fatalities. The medical college, which serves as a tertiary care centre for the Malda district, is now under investigation by the state health authorities. Investigators are examining protocols in the neonatal unit and the possible causes of the sudden deaths. The incident has drawn attention to the standards of neonatal care in government hospitals across West Bengal. Parents of the affected infants and local health activists have called for a detailed inquiry and reforms in hospital oversight.
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Ten Newborns Dead in One Day at Malda Medical College, Probe Initiated
A tragic incident at Malda Medical College has led to the deaths of ten newborns within 24 hours, prompting authorities to launch an investigation. The fatalities, reported on Thursday, have raised concerns about the hospital’s neonatal care practices. The medical college, part of the West Bengal government’s health system, has been placed under scrutiny as officials seek to uncover the cause of the sudden deaths.
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