The Health Ministry has opened a review into allegations of negligence after a woman, along with her newborn baby, died at the regional hospital in GA. Atoll on Wednesday night, shortly after giving birth.
Fathimath Shiuna of Zamaanee Villa in GA. Villingili had died in the regional hospital located in the island shortly after giving birth to her third child. The newborn baby did not survive either.
Shiuna’s family has raised allegations of negligence against the hospital, which they say lack necessary facilities.
An official from the Health Ministry confirmed to Sun on Thursday that the ministry has been made aware of the incident, and has opened a review into the case.
The official declined to say more.
A source from Villingili who spoke to Sun said that the family believes that Shiuna and her newborn died because of a delay in treatment.
The source said the air ambulance did not have enough oxygen for them, leading to a delay in their transfer out of the hospital for further treatment.
The residents of Vilingili continue to express concern over the case – which is not the first time for the hospital to be hit with allegations of negligence.