Probe report submitted over death of 6 newborns

The investigation committee formed to probe the deaths of six newborns at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Moghbazar has submitted its report to Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain.

According to a press release, a separate committee formed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is scheduled to submit its report tomorrow. The health minister is expected to brief journalists at 4 pm on the same day.

Earlier, six newborns died in the post-delivery ward of Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in the early hours of May 27, prompting the formation of multiple probe bodies to investigate the incident.

Immediately after the incident, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare constituted a three-member high-level committee, while the DGHS formed another three-member team to examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

In addition, the hospital authorities also formed an internal investigation committee to determine whether any negligence or procedural lapses occurred. The internal committee has already submitted its findings to the ministry.

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