West Bengal: Ten Newborns Die In One Day At Malda Medical College
Health officials said 44 of the 60 infant deaths involved babies referred in critical condition, and inspections have begun at private facilities across the district.
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10 newborns dead in a single day at Malda Medical College; probe launched
The MMCH authorities claim that among the 10 newborns who died, eight were born in other hospitals or nursing homes in the district and were brought to the government medical college in a critical condition.
Tragic Toll: NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of 60 Newborn Deaths at Malda Medical College – The Indian Awaaz
Last Updated on August 29, 2026 12:35 am by INDIAN AWAAZ The Commission issues a notice to the West Bengal Chief Secretary, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks Staff Reporter The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report highlighting the deaths of at least 60 newborns during the first three weeks of August 2026 at the Malda Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal. The ala…
NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported deaths of at least 60 newborns during the first three weeks of August 2026 at Malda Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal, Reportedly, ten newborns died at the hospital on a single day
By Our Correspondent BHUBANESWAR:The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that at least 60 newborns died during the first three weeks of August 2026 at Malda Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal. Reportedly, ten newborns died at the hospital on a single day. The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights.…
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