Multiple newborn deaths at public hospitals in Jalisco and Durango trigger clinical and legal investigations
More cases have recently come to light, expanding the investigations and resulting in the dismssal or suspension of at least three IMSS officials as well as the temporary closure of the neonatal units in both of the hospitals, The post Multiple newborn deaths at public hospitals in Jalisco and Durango trigger clinical and legal investigations appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Newborn deaths have occurred at public hospitals in Jalisco and Durango, prompting clinical and legal investigations. At least eight and possibly up to 18 newborns have died since March in the neonatal intensive care unit at Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The parents of three infants who died between July and August 2026 filed complaints of alleged medical negligence and poor hygiene to the Federal District Health Commission (FGR) and the IMSS Jalisco.
In Durango, five newborns died in the neonatal intensive care unit of General Hospital Zone No. 1. IMSS Director General Zoé Robledo has ordered an independent clinical audit to review the records of the newborns who died in Jalisco to ascertain the truth and prevent future incidents. The audit, conducted by a committee of neonatologists, infectious disease specialists, and epidemiologists, is separate from the complaints filed with the Attorney General’s Office (FGR).
Forensic investigations, including necropsies, are ongoing to determine legal responsibilities. Health authorities have confirmed that four of the five infants who died in Durango tested positive for Klebsiella pneumoniae and Candida albicans, contributing to the investigation. The clinical audit aims to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and identify any errors or liabilities, regardless of the level at which they occurred.
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