Maternidad La Altagracia investigated after 17 newborn deaths

Maternidad La Altagracia neonatal deaths Chamber of Deputies Dominican Republic health medical investigation

The Chamber of Deputies Health Commission visited the Maternidad Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia hospital to investigate the deaths of 17 newborns that occurred in August. The visit aimed to gather precise information and produce a detailed report to clarify the circumstances surrounding these fatalities.

Hospital director Henry Amín Mesa stated that of the 17 neonatal deaths, only three were associated with infections in extremely premature infants. He identified other causes including two cases of gastroschisis (a congenital malformation), one reintervened premature infant, one newborn with a single ventricle condition, and eleven other deaths unrelated to infections. Amín maintained that the hospital remains a reliable facility with quality services.

Legislative commission president Diómedes Rojas noted that at least six of the babies were born alive but faced complications due to extreme prematurity between 25 and 27 weeks. While the hospital administration asserts clarity regarding the causes, various medical organizations have called for an independent investigation, suspecting the presence of infections within the facility.

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Chamber of Deputies Health Commission · Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic · Diómedes Rojas · Henry Amín Mesa · Maternidad Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia · Maternidad Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia · National Health Service · Servicio Nacional de Salud

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[● 10 SOURCES] The Chamber of Deputies Health Commission visited Maternidad La Altagracia to investigate the deaths of 17 newborns in August. azuanoticias.com · dajabonenlinea.net · dominicanrepublicpost.com · despiertaelsur.com · diarionoticias.do · +5 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Various medical organizations have requested an independent investigation, suspecting facility infections. dominicanrepublicpost.com · diarionoticias.do
[● 10 SOURCES] Two deaths were caused by gastroschisis, a congenital malformation. azuanoticias.com · dajabonenlinea.net · dominicanrepublicpost.com · despiertaelsur.com · diarionoticias.do · +5 more
[DISPUTED] Of the 17 neonatal deaths in August, only three were linked to infections in extreme premature infants. azuanoticias.com · dajabonenlinea.net · dominicanrepublicpost.com · despiertaelsur.com · diarionoticias.do · +5 more
[● 2 SOURCES] At least six babies were born alive but faced complications from extreme prematurity. dominicanrepublicpost.com · diarionoticias.do
[● 8 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic is the only Latin American country with unidose controls and tracking systems to ensure correct medication administration. azuanoticias.com · dajabonenlinea.net · despiertaelsur.com · www.eluniversaldigital.net · noticias31.com.do · +3 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The neonatal perinatology room at Maternidad La Altagracia is considered high quality. diarionoticias.do · dominicanrepublicpost.com
[● 8 SOURCES] One newborn died from a single ventricle condition, which is incompatible with life. azuanoticias.com · dajabonenlinea.net · despiertaelsur.com · www.eluniversaldigital.net · noticias31.com.do · +3 more