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Health
Newborn Dies During Delivery at Damoh Primary Health Centre, Family Blames Staff Negligence
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM
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A newborn died during delivery at Madiyado Primary Health Centre in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, leading relatives to protest and accuse nursing staff of negligence for not referring the mother to a higher‑level facility despite complications.
A newborn infant passed away while being delivered at the Madiyado Primary Health Centre in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. Family members of the mother allege that the nursing staff failed to act promptly despite complications that arose during labour.
According to the relatives, the mother was not referred to a higher‑level medical facility in time, which they claim contributed to the tragic outcome. The grievance has sparked a protest outside the health centre, with demonstrators demanding accountability and an inquiry into the care provided.
Local authorities have been notified of the incident, and officials are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the delivery and the alleged lapse in protocol. The health department has not yet released an official statement regarding the cause of death or any disciplinary action against staff.
According to the relatives, the mother was not referred to a higher‑level medical facility in time, which they claim contributed to the tragic outcome. The grievance has sparked a protest outside the health centre, with demonstrators demanding accountability and an inquiry into the care provided.
Local authorities have been notified of the incident, and officials are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the delivery and the alleged lapse in protocol. The health department has not yet released an official statement regarding the cause of death or any disciplinary action against staff.