Baby abused to death by parents was not referred to child protection or social services: MSF
KKH said the hospital had continued to follow up on Trevor’s case after his discharge.
Trevor Neo, an eight-month-old baby, died after being physically abused by his parents in Singapore. He was admitted to KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) from January 18 to 23, 2024, due to symptoms like vomiting and reduced milk intake, and concerns that he had been shaken. His parents had consented to a care plan devised by the hospital for his treatment.
After his discharge, the hospital continued to follow up on Trevor's case, providing support for his parents on parenting and child development. However, there were no outstanding concerns, and the case was eventually closed. Trevor's parents, Neo Jia Ming and Chloe Gan, were later sentenced to 16 years and 15 years and three months in jail, respectively, for the abuse.
The medical board chairman of KKH, Eileen Lew, stated that the infant was found healthy during his two hospital visits and was discharged without any reported injuries. The MSF and Lew responded to inquiries about Trevor's case following the parents' sentencing on October 21. They also mentioned that an independent review of child deaths known to social services would not be conducted until November 2025, following a similar tragedy involving a four-year-old girl, Megan Khung.
The tragic death of Trevor has prompted the hospital to strengthen its care and support for families.
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