Madhya Pradesh: 80 newborn deaths in six months at Seoni hospital, BJP MLA seeks probe

What happened: At least 80 infants died in six months at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, per The Indian Express. BJP MLA Dinesh Rai Munmun inspected the hospital and called for an investigation. Key numbers: 80 infant deaths in six months. Why it matters: Hospital officials attributed the deaths mainly to premature births and low birth weight. The MLA said no doctor was present at night and nurses were not trained, while the civil surgeon said critically ill infants from rural areas were referred to the special newborn care unit.

At least 80 infants died in six months at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, per The Indian Express. BJP MLA Dinesh Rai Munmun inspected the hospital and called for an investigation.

Hospital officials attributed the deaths mainly to premature births and low birth weight. The MLA said no doctor was present at night and nurses were not trained, while the civil surgeon said critically ill infants from rural areas were referred to the special newborn care unit.