{
  "id": 4024324,
  "title": "27 Child Deaths Put Health System Under Lens In MP’s Balaghat; CM Yadav Visits Today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/27-child-deaths-put-health-system-under-lens-in-mps-balaghat-cm-yadav",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-28T19:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/27-child-deaths-put-health-system-under-lens-in-mps-balaghat-cm-yadav-visits-today"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav plans to visit Balaghat district in relation to the Jan Vishwas Abhiyan on Saturday, marking his first visit since 27 children tragically died from illness. Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, Minister Rao Uday Pratap Singh, and Leader of Opposition Umang Singh have already paid a visit to the area to gather feedback. Among the causes for these deaths, a lack of awareness among the Baiga tribe concerning health and hygiene was cited, but the primary reason was the negligence of the health department.\n\nDuring Yadav's visit, Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Paresh Uplav may face consequences for the incident. Uplav was previously removed from his position as immunisation officer but continues to serve as the CMHO. Sources suggest Yadav could take action against Uplav. The government had received warnings about the disease responsible for the 27 child deaths a month and a half ago, yet the officials paid little attention. Consequently, the number of fatalities increased.\n\nThe affected were in Baihar and Birsa areas, where officials neglected to set up health camps in a timely manner after the initial deaths. Locals claim that prompt establishment of health camps could have saved lives. Yadav might boost financial aid for the families of the deceased children, currently limited to Rs 20,000 per family. The administration's decision has sparked disputes between local residents and district officials.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will visit Balaghat district as part of the Jan Vishwas Abhiyan on Saturday. It will be Yadav's first visit to the district after the deaths of children due to illness. Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, in-charge minister Rao Uday Pratap Singh, and Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar have already visited the district to take feedback. Lack…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}