Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh): The family of a nine-day-old baby has accused Birsa Munda Medical College and Hospital in Shahdol, a government hospital of negligence after their little one sustained burns following a phototherapy treatment. The incident occurred when the newborn was undergoing phototherapy as part of jaundice treatment. According to the family, the baby developed burns on his face and back after being placed in the phototherapy machine.
The situation escalated on Friday when the baby’s family created a scene at the hospital, accusing the doctors of administering improper treatment. The police were called to handle the commotion, and the infant was later transferred to Kushabhau Thakre District Hospital for further care. Inspector Bhupendra Mani Pandey of Sohagpur police station confirmed the baby was born on August 23 and was placed in the phototherapy machine on August 25.
