Relatives protest as woman, newborn die in Lahore's Lady Aitcheson Hospital

Relatives protest as woman, newborn die in Lahore's Lady Aitcheson Hospital
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Summary CM Punjab has taken notice of the mishap and summoned report from health secretary.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – A woman and her newborn baby died in Lahore’s Lady Aitcheson Hospital due to doctor’s negligence while the enraged relatives staged protest outside the hospital, reported on Monday.

According to details, a 19-year-old Sumbal was shifted to Lady Aitcheson Hospital on Sunday evening for her delivery purpose but the family members alleged that doctors didn’t pay attention to Sumbal which resulted in her and baby’s death.

The relatives said that the staffers have also assaulted them.

On the other hand, police personnel also arrived at the scene and launched an investigation into the matter.

Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) has taken notice of the mishap and summoned report from health secretary and other concerned officials. He has also ordered action against the culprits.

Separately in Faisalabad, paramedical staff in Faisalabad’s Civil Hospital staged a protest over the ill-behaviour of doctors.

Last night, a woman and her newborn lost their lives during delivery due to the alleged negligence of Dr Qaiser. The doctor also assaulted the woman’s brother Shehbaz who is an office boy in the hospital.
 

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