Doctors and technician from hospital indicted for deaths of mother and 3-month-old baby in PI
A doctor, an obstetrician, and a technician from Hospital João Pacheco Cavalcante in Corrente, Brazil, have been indicted for the negligent homicide of a mother and her infant son following allegations of medical negligence.
Police investigate death of baby in Niterói hospital, and family says medication was switched: 'Another child's name'
Police are investigating the death of a 1-year-and-7-month-old baby in a Niterói hospital, with the family alleging that incorrect medication was administered by the nursing staff.
Health minister grilled over damaged ceilings, mould in operating theatres
The NSW health minister faces scrutiny over health and safety issues in hospitals, rejecting negligence claims following a review that highlighted maintenance failures.
Death of little Domenico, there is a mystery surrounding that "yes" spoken in the operating room before the extraction
The tragic case of Domenico Caliendo, a child who died after a heart transplant, has led to accusations and investigations regarding medical negligence.
After a visit to Rokiškis hospital – a horrifying sight: did the doctors injure the elderly woman?
An alarming incident has surfaced regarding the alleged injuries sustained by an elderly woman at Rokiškis hospital, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
Child in serious danger in underpass - Police investigating
A child was rescued from a flooded underpass in Kaarina, Finland and is now recovering in the hospital; police are investigating potential negligence.
Woman died at Akademiska – employee charged
An employee at Akademiska hospital in Uppsala has been charged with causing another person's death after a patient died due to incorrect setup of a nutrient drip.
Nigeria: Inquiry into the Death of Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Son Opened
A coroner's inquiry has been started in Nigeria regarding the death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler son, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, amid allegations of medical negligence against the hospital where he was treated.
A patient with jaundice was given a blood cancer report, causing chaos in the family
A serious case of negligence at Rajkot Civil Hospital resulted in an 18-year-old jaundice patient being mistakenly reported as having blood cancer, leading to panic among her family.
Pregnant woman who lost baby is compensated with R$ 150,000 for failures during childbirth at maternity hospital in PI
A woman has been awarded R$ 150,000 in damages after experiencing severe failures during childbirth that resulted in the loss of her baby at a maternity hospital in São João do Piauí.
Doctors and nurses investigated for the death of a retired teacher in a hospital in Acre
An investigation into medical negligence has been initiated concerning the death of 84-year-old retired teacher Nadir Nazaré Gomes de Souza after poor sodium management in a hospital in Rio Branco, Brazil.
My nightmare lasted 17 months: my daughter died of infections
This article recounts the painful story of a mother whose daughter died from infections and complications while waiting for a heart transplant after 17 months in a hospital.
'A lot has gone wrong with me...', son dies in hospital after 8 years of marriage
A newborn's tragic death attributed to negligence at a private hospital in Jhansi, India, has led to accusations from the father against the hospital staff.
Exclusive: Four Months After Being Jailed, the Psychiatrist of Yang Jae-woong Psychiatric Hospital Released on Bail, Families Protest
The psychiatrist from a psychiatric hospital in Bucheon, accused of causing a patient's death through negligence, has been released on bail after four months in custody, prompting a backlash from the victim's family.
Teen loses testicle after waiting more than 12 hours for transfer and walking 8 km to hospital in Botucatu
A 15-year-old boy lost his right testicle after waiting over 12 hours for a medical transfer and walking 8 kilometers to the hospital in Botucatu, Brazil.
Child Transplanted, Monaldi Hospital Overwhelmed by Investigation, "The Department is Under Commission"
The Monaldi Hospital in Naples is facing an investigation related to the complications during a heart transplant on a two-and-a-half-year-old boy, leading to serious implications for the medical staff involved.
The Gorakhpur hospital has deprived 9 people of their eyesight
Nine patients lost their eyesight following a cataract surgery camp at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to negligence and subsequent infection.
Darkness Instead of Light! A Hospital in Gorakhpur Has Taken Away the Eyes of 9 People
Nine patients lost their eyesight after cataract surgeries at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to negligence and subsequent infections.
Nova Scotia woman claims ER failed to do 'bare minimum' before father’s death
A woman from Nova Scotia, Erika Snelgrove, alleges that inadequate care at Dartmouth General Hospital led to her father's death from septic shock after being sent home from the emergency room without proper testing.
Nigeria: the hospital system faced with care provided to children[2/2]
The report discusses the challenges faced by Nigeria's healthcare system in light of a recent incident involving the death of a child under private healthcare.
‘I want people to be warned’: son forced to remove tubes from father’s septic body after death in Bali hospital
Jake Harvey recounts the traumatic experience of removing his father's body from a Balinese hospital following his unexpected death due to poor conditions.
Comment: The life of an elderly person is cheap – and it's becoming costly for Finland
This article discusses the troubling incidents surrounding elderly care in Finland, highlighting a recent death in a hospital and several alarming cases in care facilities that raise serious concerns about the treatment of senior citizens.
Arizona family sues hospital, says staff ‘Ubered’ sick son to sidewalk where he died
An Arizona family filed a lawsuit against a hospital for allegedly discharging their son in a critical condition and leaving him on a sidewalk, where he later died.
Family accuses hospital of negligence after baby's death during delivery in the interior of SP
A family accuses a public hospital in Sorocaba, SP, of negligence leading to the death of a baby during childbirth, citing delays in the decision to perform a cesarean section.
Kanpur: Raids at 27 Private Hospitals, Know the Reason
The health department in Kanpur conducted surprise raids at 27 nursing homes following the death of a newborn due to negligence in a local hospital.
70-Year-Old Woman Reports Alleged Negligence at Hospital in Piedras Negras, Coahuila
Raquel González, a 70-year-old woman, has filed a complaint about the inadequate medical care she received at a hospital in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, citing issues such as lack of staff and basic necessities.
ICU Operating Without License in Hospital, Where Newborn Girl was Burned in Warmer
A newborn girl tragically died after being left in a warmer at a hospital in Kanpur, revealing severe negligence by the healthcare staff.
Kanpur: Nurse Forgot Newborn in Warmer Machine, Baby Dies from Burns
A nurse at a Kanpur hospital forgot a newborn in a warmer machine leading to her death from burns.
Tragic death of a 41-year-old pregnant patient. Here is what the hospital inspection revealed
A 41-year-old woman died after a cesarean section at a private hospital in Bielsko-Biała, leading to a criminal investigation that uncovered repeated negligence in patient care.
The death of a child of the writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie exposes the shortcomings of Nigeria's healthcare system
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son died allegedly due to excessive anesthesia, prompting her to accuse a hospital of negligence and highlighting Nigeria's healthcare failures.
Author’s tragedy puts Nigeria’s healthcare system under scrutiny
The death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son has sparked a critical examination of Nigeria's healthcare system and raised allegations of medical negligence against a hospital in Lagos.
Police Arrest Chief Physician and Intensive Care Head at Siberian Hospital Where Newborns Died
Authorities have arrested the chief physician and acting head of intensive care at a Siberian hospital following the deaths of nine newborns, charging them with negligence leading to death.
Doctors detained at a hospital in Siberia after the death of nine newborns
Russian authorities have detained the head doctor and the acting head of the intensive care unit in a Siberian maternity hospital following the deaths of nine newborns, suspected of causing death through negligence.
Russia detained doctors after the death of nine newborns
In a Russian maternity hospital, nine newborns died, leading to the detention of the chief doctor and the head of the intensive care unit on suspicion of negligence causing their deaths.
Russian authorities launch criminal investigation into the death of nine infants in a Siberian hospital
A criminal investigation has been initiated by Russian authorities regarding the deaths of nine newborns at a maternity hospital in Siberia this month, suspected to involve negligence resulting in death.
Russia Probes Death of 9 Newborns at Siberian Hospital
Russian authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into the deaths of nine newborns at a maternity hospital in Novokuznetsk, focusing on potential negligence.
Two cancer patients die in Burgos Hospital due to human error in treatment preparation
Two oncology patients at the University Hospital of Burgos have died due to a human error in treatment preparation, which also affected three other patients, one of whom is in the ICU.
Writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of negligence after son’s death
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Lagos Euracare hospital of negligence following the death of her infant son.
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of negligence after son’s death
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a Lagos hospital of negligence following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's one-year-old son dies and author accuses hospital of neglect
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, of neglecting her one-year-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who died after a brief illness.
The complaint of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'My son died from criminal negligence'
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie publicly shared a message revealing that her son might be alive if not for an incident at Euracare Hospital on January 6.
Death of a pregnant woman in a hospital in Warsaw. Inspections of medical gas installations in capital facilities
The prosecutor's office is investigating the risk of patient endangerment after a pregnant woman died during a routine medical procedure in a Warsaw hospital.