Mother, newborn die at private clinic; heirs allege negligence
Pakistan
The complaint appeals the Punjab chief minister to take action against the clinic's owner and staff
NARANG MANDI (Dunya News) - A woman and her newborn died owing to alleged negligence in treatment at a local clinic in Narang Mandi on Thursday.
In a written complaint to the local police, the victim's family alleged that the clinic staff initially confirmed normal delivery, but performed surgery that led to the deaths.
The woman's husband told media that the owner of the clinic was an employee at a government hospital and that oxygen was being supplied to his clinic from the government hospital. He further alleged that the clinic had no arrangements for surgeries.
The complainant further alleged that the influential owner of the clinic was pressuring him to withdraw complaint against him.
He appealed to the Punjab chief minister to take notice of the incident and order strict action against the clinic, the owners and the staff.
