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Inquiry report highlights ‘negligence’ in Jinnah Hospital washroom maternity case
Key takeaways
- A three-member inquiry committee has submitted its report to the Executive Director regarding the alleged incident in which a woman reportedly gave birth in a washroom at Jinnah Hospital Karachi.
- According to sources, the woman arrived at the hospital’s gynaecology ward at approximately 9:30 pm.
- The report further states that no ultrasound examination was conducted and that the patient was not properly assessed.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. A three-member inquiry committee has submitted its report to the Executive Director regarding the alleged incident in which a woman reportedly gave birth in a washroom at Jinnah Hospital Karachi.
According to sources, the woman arrived at the hospital’s gynaecology ward at approximately 9:30 pm. The committee’s findings indicate that she did not receive immediate medical attention upon arrival.
The report further states that no ultrasound examination was conducted and that the patient was not properly assessed. Instead, she was reportedly advised to remain mobile and walk around the ward.
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