Tragic Fire Claims Lives Of Ten Newborns At Jhansi Hospital Desperate families demand accountability after neonatal unit fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical CollegeA tragic fire incident occurred at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, claiming the lives of ten newborns. Witnesses relayed harrowing accounts of chaos as hospital staff and desperate parents rushed to save the infants amid thick smoke and flames engulfing the ward. According to local authorities, the swift actions of many hospital staff played a pivotal role in saving the lives of 39 other infants who were quickly evacuated from the NICU to nearby facilities. Critics argue inadequate maintenance of buildings and insufficient accountability for safety breaches have resulted in tragic consequences like these. Hospitals operating under perilous conditions and neglecting basic safety protocols strike fear among families seeking care for their vulnerable newborns.

Source: The Hindu November 17, 2024 15:24 UTC