Boy, 11, dies after developing complications at pvt hospital in Savar; family alleges negligence
Police say relatives vandalised the private hospital
An 11-year-old boy, Abraham, succumbed to complications following surgery at Abbas Specialized Hospital in Savar. The incident occurred around noon, and the family now claims negligence on the part of the medical staff. Abraham's mother, Kona Akter, took her son to Dr Md Sumon Hossain three days prior for treatment of nasal polyps and tonsils.
Dr Sumon recommended surgery and ordered an ECG and echocardiogram to be conducted before the procedure. However, the echocardiogram could not be performed as no doctor was available, and the ECG report was deemed satisfactory. Kona took her son to the hospital around 11:30 am, where he was rushed to the operating theatre and subsequently transferred to Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar by 2:00 pm due to complications.
Upon arrival, doctors found Abraham had no heartbeat and declared him dead. The hospital informed the family of the tragic event. Dr Abdul Ahad, a medical officer at the ICU, stated that the child's health deteriorated after being administered anesthesia at the private hospital. Hospital staff and owners could not be reached for comment.
The Savar Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer and a local police officer reported no immediate actions taken due to the lack of a formal complaint. The child's relatives protested at the hospital, alleging improper treatment and seeking justice.
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