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Two Doctors Attached, Two Nurses Suspended After Infant Death Video Goes Viral in Rewa
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:37 PM
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A video of a newborn’s death at the government-run Sanjay Gandhi Smriti Hospital in Rewa went viral, prompting the health department to attach two doctors to the headquarters and suspend two nurses.
The Sanjay Gandhi Smriti Hospital in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, faced intense public scrutiny after a video showing the death of a newborn and a still‑born baby circulated widely on social media on Saturday. The clip, which captured the infant’s distress, sparked outrage among relatives and prompted accusations of medical negligence.
In response, the state health authority ordered immediate disciplinary action. Two doctors attached to the hospital were transferred to the department headquarters for further investigation, while two nursing staff members were suspended pending inquiry.
Hospital officials said the measures aim to ensure a thorough probe and restore public confidence in the facility’s care standards. The investigation will examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the handling of the video.
Authorities have not released the names of the patients or the staff involved, citing privacy concerns. The case underscores growing concerns about patient safety in public hospitals across the region.
In response, the state health authority ordered immediate disciplinary action. Two doctors attached to the hospital were transferred to the department headquarters for further investigation, while two nursing staff members were suspended pending inquiry.
Hospital officials said the measures aim to ensure a thorough probe and restore public confidence in the facility’s care standards. The investigation will examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the handling of the video.
Authorities have not released the names of the patients or the staff involved, citing privacy concerns. The case underscores growing concerns about patient safety in public hospitals across the region.