The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has formed a seven-member committee to investigate the alleged medical negligence of Central Hospital leading to the death of a woman and her newborn.
In response to journalists' questions at an event at Dhaka Medical College on Monday, Health Minister Zahid Maleque announced the formation of the investigative committee.
He said: "In light of the incident surrounding Mahbuba Rahman Akhi's death, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has formed a seven-member team to look into the matter. They have been instructed to submit their report as soon as possible."
Furthermore, the health minister commented on the operation of the ICU at Central Hospital, expressing his concerns.
Mahbuba Rahman Akhi, reportedly fell victim to deception and improper treatment following a misleading advertisement promising pain-free normal delivery by Professor Dr Sangjukta Saha at the Central Hospital.
Akhi was admitted under Professor Dr Sangjukta Saha's supervision due to labour pains on the night of June 9.
Though Prof Saha was not present at the hospital at the time, the hospital authorities allegedly bluffed the patient's family, saying she is in the hospital.
When attempts for a natural birth failed, an emergency caesarean section was performed, resulting in the birth of a child who sadly passed away the following day.
The Central Hospital authority suggested her husband Yakub Ali to shift Akhi to another hospital; thus, Akhi was admitted into Labaid.
Mahbuba Rahman Akhi passed away on Sunday at the cardiac care unit (CCU) of Labaid Hospital.
