Police observe into latest fatalities after government report blames the chief medical officer and doctors for deaths in Uttar Pradesh
Indian police are investigating whether 30 infants died for lack of oxygen in a northern state-run hospital,the moment case within a month in which medical supply shortages have been blamed for the deaths of dozens of children.
An underfunded, poorly managed public health system is in the highlight after more than 60 children died in August in a public hospital in northern Uttar Pradesh, or amid accusations that oxygen supplies ran out because of unpaid bills. Related: 'We stood helpless' - parents recall horror of Indian hospital where 64 died Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com