Mangaluru: Woman accuses hospital of negligence over infant’s eye condition
Mangaluru: A woman who delivered her baby at Lady Goschen Government Hospital in Mangaluru has accused the hospital staff of negligence after they informed her that her newborn did not have a right eye, two days after birth. The woman, Bhavya, a teacher from Panemangaluru, has filed a complaint with the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and the police, demanding an investigation into the matter.
Bhavya went to the Bantwal government hospital for her second delivery on August 17. Due to the absence of female doctors, she was transferred to Lady Goschen Government Hospital in Mangaluru at 2 a.m. on August 18. She delivered a baby girl at around 9:50 a.m. the same day. Initially, the doctors told her that the baby was healthy but needed to be placed in the neonatal ICU due to a breathing problem.
However, on the evening of August 20, two days later, Bhavya was informed by the doctors that her baby did not have a right eye. Devastated by the news, she expressed suspicion and concern, alleging that the hospital staff had withheld information and refused to provide medical reports. Bhavya claims she noticed a physical difference in her baby after the delivery, raising further concerns. She also stated that she was prevented from breastfeeding the baby for three days, despite having a normal delivery.
The Tulunada Rakshana Vedike, a local organization, has come forward in support of Bhavya, demanding a thorough investigation into the incident.
In response to the allegations, Dr. Durga Prasad M R, Superintendent of Lady Goschen Government Hospital, denied any wrongdoing. He explained that the baby was placed on a SiPap machine in the neonatal ICU due to breathing difficulties, as determined by the pediatrician. The baby's condition was closely monitored, and on the night of August 19, the pediatrician noticed that the right eyeball was recessed. Since he did not have the authority to make a diagnosis, an eye specialist was consulted.
On the morning of August 20, the hospital informed the parents about the situation. An ultrasound scan conducted by the eye specialist the following day confirmed that the baby was born without a right eyeball. Dr. Durga Prasad emphasized that the hospital has all the necessary documents, including photos, case sheets, and CCTV footage, to prove that there was no negligence on their part.
He also noted that typically, photos of the mother and child are taken immediately after birth if there are no complications, which was not the case here.
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Australia bundled out for 104 as India take 46-run first-innings lead
Perth (PTI): Pacer Jasprit Bumrah completed his 11th five-wicket haul in Tests as Australia were bundled out for 104 at lunch, losing the remaining three wickets in the morning session on Day 2 to give India a handy 46-run first-innings lead in the opening match here on Saturday.
For India, captain Jasprit Bumrah (5/30) was the pick of the bowlers while Mohammed Siraj (2/20) and debutant Harshit Rana (3/48) also chipped in.
It was a abject surrender from Australia, who could add just 37 runs to their overnight score of 67/7, thanks chiefly to tail-ender Mitchell Starc (26), who emerged the highest scorer for his side
Bumrah struck the first blow on Saturday, dismissing keeper-batter Alex Carey (21) off the first ball of his over as the Australian could add just two runs to his overnight score.
India were all out for 150 from 49.4 overs at the stroke of tea on Friday.
Brief Scores:
India: 150 all out in 49.4 overs vs Australia: 104 all out in 51.2 overs (Alex Carey 21, Mitchell Starc 26; Jasprit Bumrah 5/30, Harshit Rana 3/48, Mohammed Siraj 2/20).
