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Haryana Rights Panel Orders Action Against Nurse Over Newborn Death in Bhiwani
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 04:46 PM
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The Haryana state human rights panel has directed disciplinary action against a nurse at a Bhiwani health centre following the death of a newborn.
The Haryana state human rights panel has issued a directive to take action against a nurse working at a health centre in Bhiwani. This decision follows an incident where a newborn child died at the facility, prompting a review of the medical staff's conduct.
The panel's order highlights concerns regarding the handling of the case and the duty of care expected from healthcare professionals. While specific details of the negligence are part of the internal inquiry, the immediate focus is on accountability for the loss of life.
Local authorities and hospital administration are expected to comply with the panel's instructions to ensure that appropriate disciplinary measures are taken against the involved staff member. The incident has drawn attention to the need for stricter monitoring of neonatal care in public health institutions in the region.
The panel's order highlights concerns regarding the handling of the case and the duty of care expected from healthcare professionals. While specific details of the negligence are part of the internal inquiry, the immediate focus is on accountability for the loss of life.
Local authorities and hospital administration are expected to comply with the panel's instructions to ensure that appropriate disciplinary measures are taken against the involved staff member. The incident has drawn attention to the need for stricter monitoring of neonatal care in public health institutions in the region.