Govt Cancels Ad-din Hospital’s License Following Deaths of Six Newborns

The government has revoked the license of Ad-din Hospital following the deaths of six newborns in a single ward at the facility. The decision was taken after health authorities found the hospital’s response to a show-cause notice unsatisfactory.

The information was confirmed in an official order issued on Thursday by Dr. Abul Hossain Md. Moinul Ahsan, on behalf of the Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services.

According to the order, six newborns died in the same ward of Ad-din Hospital on May 27.

Following the incident, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare formed an investigation committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The committee's report identified:

• A shortage of oxygen supply in the neonatal ward.
• Serious negligence on the part of the hospital authorities.

The report concluded that these factors were the primary causes behind the tragic deaths.

Based on the investigation findings, the Directorate General of Health Services issued a show-cause notice asking why the hospital's license should not be cancelled.

The hospital was initially given 72 hours to respond. Later, the authorities granted an additional 48 hours upon the hospital’s request.

Hospital management submitted its written explanation on June 9. However, health authorities deemed the response unsatisfactory.

As a result, the hospital's license was cancelled under Section 11(2)(b) of The Medical Practice and Private Clinics and Laboratories (Regulation) Ordinance, 1982.

Despite the cancellation order, the ordinance provides the hospital with an opportunity to seek reconsideration.

Under Section 12 of the same ordinance, the hospital authorities may file an appeal or request a review of the decision within 30 days from the issuance of the order.

Earlier, Dr. S M Ziauddin Haider told journalists that those found responsible would face legal consequences.

He stated that if institutional negligence is proven, action would be taken against the hospital itself. If the deaths resulted from the negligence of specific employees, those individuals would also face punishment in accordance with existing laws.

The government's response underscores its commitment to ensuring accountability in healthcare facilities and preventing similar incidents in the future.

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