Infant Suffers Burns Allegedly from Phototherapy at Madhya Pradesh Hospital

A family in Madhya Pradesh claims their nine-day-old baby sustained burn wounds after phototherapy for jaundice at a government hospital. The hospital denies the charge. An uproar ensued, leading to police involvement and the infant's transfer for further treatment.

The family of a nine-day-old baby in Madhya Pradesh has accused a government hospital of causing burn wounds to the infant during phototherapy for jaundice. The hospital, however, refutes the allegation, according to police reports on Saturday.

The incident led to commotion at Birsa Munda Medical College and Hospital on Friday, prompting police intervention as the family vocally expressed their grievances.

The newborn was subsequently moved to Kushabhau Thakre District Hospital for additional treatment, following the uproar.

Inspector Bhupendra Mani Pandey of Sohagpur police station informed PTI that the baby was admitted for jaundice treatment in a phototherapy device on August 23.

Complications arose when the infant seemingly developed burns on his face and back, leading the family to allege incorrect medical treatment.

Dr. Nagendra Singh of Birsa Munda Medical College and Hospital stated that the baby, placed in the phototherapy machine on August 25, developed rashes diagnosed as a skin syndrome, exacerbated by low hemoglobin levels.

Despite advising the family to seek advanced care at Jabalpur Medical College and Hospital, they chose to create a major disturbance at the facility, according to Dr. Singh.

(With inputs from agencies.)