infant death

One-and-a-half-month-old baby dies of coronavirus COVID-19 infection at Delhi hospital

The baby died at Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital attached to Centre-run Lady Hardinge Medical College on Saturday morning, and it is the the first fatality of an infant due to COVID-19 in the national capital.

Apr 20, 2020, 11:09 AM IST

As 110 infants die in Kota, JK Lon Hospital gets new equipment

Superintendent, Suresh Chand Dulara said that new equipment has been made available, broken windows have been repaired and the renovation process is underway. He added that following the government order, Dr Jagjeet will be the head of the department. There are now five paediatricians appointed in JK Lon Hospital. 

Jan 05, 2020, 18:17 PM IST

Kota kids died from hypothermia, hospital lacked equipment: Report

The committee formed by the Rajasthan government to probe the lacunae in the hospital resulting in the deaths of kids has confirmed in its report that infants died due to hypothermia, a medical emergency that occurs when the body temperature falls below 95 F (35 C). The normal body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C).
 

Jan 04, 2020, 16:29 PM IST

Amritsar's miracle baby: One-day-old-boy flushed down train toilet, recovered alive

The newborn was recovered from the Amritsar-Howrah Express train by sweepers on Saturday afternoon when the train stopped for cleaning.

Dec 23, 2018, 13:23 PM IST

Delay in reaching hospital caused newborn's death in Sonepat, says probe report

An ambulance got stuck in traffic for 30 minutes due to jam caused by the cycle rally of the Haryana Pradesh Congress Chief Dr Ashok Tanwar.

Aug 24, 2018, 21:32 PM IST

Investigation launched in Sonepat infant death, case registered

A case has been registered by police in the alleged death of a newborn due to Sonepat rally led by Haryana Congress chief Ashok Tanwar. 

Aug 24, 2018, 10:17 AM IST

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar orders probe into Sonipat infant's death

Speaking to reporters, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said, "The Chief Minister ordered an investigation by Superintendent of Police (SP) Rohtak."

Aug 23, 2018, 20:40 PM IST

Heartbreaking: 2-month-old baby dies inside ambulance after technicians fail to open vehicle door

In a heartwrenching incident, a two-and-half-month-old infant died inside an ambulance after paramedics and failed to the open the vehicle's door on time.

Jul 18, 2018, 14:40 PM IST

Labourer denied wages, loses two-year-old daughter to starvation

Local administration says help was rushed the moment the plight of the family surfaced. It was, however, too late for the toddler.

Mar 20, 2018, 21:49 PM IST

Assam: 8 newborn babies die in hospital, state health minister says 'no human negligence'

The deaths occurred at Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College(FAAMC) in Assam's Barpeta district

Oct 06, 2017, 08:32 AM IST

Gorakhpur infant tragedy: Grieving father files complaint against state ministers

The grieving father of a little kid, who died at state-run BRD Medical College and Hospital due to the alleged lack of oxygen, has filed a police complaint against the state Health Minister, the Medical Education Minister and the Principal Secretary Health in Gorakhpur.

Aug 16, 2017, 12:24 PM IST

Mobile videos may help parents stick to infants' sleep practices

Following recommended safe sleep practices can reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). 

Aug 09, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

Another tribal infant dies in Kerala's Attappady

The child had only 1.3 kg birth weight and she was born with some defects in the heart valve, Dr Prabhu Das said.

Jun 09, 2017, 13:52 PM IST