Infant dies after falling from hospital bed

Kolkata | Monday | 14th October, 2019

Summary:

Balurghat: A two-day-old infant died allegedly after falling from the hospital bed on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place in Balurghat district hospital. A complaint has already been lodged with the hospital authorities against the on-duty doctor and staff terming the incident as an act of negligence. A complaint was lodged with the hospital superintendent and Chief Medical Officer of Health (South Dinajpur). On Sunday, the hospital said the child died due to respiratory distress..