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Infant continues to battle for life a month after east Delhi children’s hospital fire – ET HealthWorld

New DelhiMore than a month after the fire in east Delhi children’s Hospital Seven newborn babies died and five were injured, one infant is still fighting for his life breathing complications And burn injuriesThe parents – Rakesh and Karishma – recalled that fateful night and said they remember standing outside the hospital balcony, waiting to know if their first child was alive or not.

On May 26, a fire tragedy Baby Care Newborn Hospital A newborn baby died and five children were injured in Vivek Vihar area of ​​East Delhi. Four of them were discharged after treatment.

“My daughter is still breathing problems After fire incidentHowever, his burn scars are healing with each passing day. He is still undergoing treatment at Chacha Nehra Hospital Children’s HospitalRakesh told PTI.

They said they are worried about their child’s future and have decided never to tell him about the burn marks. But they also want justice for the parents who lost their children in the fire.

He said, “Right now my wife and I are spending all our time at the hospital. We both have taken leave from work and are focusing on her well-being.”

Police had earlier said that during investigation of the incident, they found that the hospital was running even though its licence had expired. The hospital neither had qualified doctors nor approval from the fire department.

  • Published on July 5, 2024 at 02:24 PM IST

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