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Novi Pazar Hospital launches investigation after newborn death
The General Hospital in Novi Pazar has formed a five-member commission for extraordinary internal professional supervision following the death of a newborn on October 30. The infant was in its 40th week of gestation when it passed away during childbirth.
Hospital Director Dr. Meho Mahmutović stated that written statements have been collected from all gynecologists and medical staff involved in the delivery and patient care. The Ministry of Health's health inspection has been notified and is expected to conduct an external audit. An autopsy has been performed, though final results depend on ongoing histopathological analyses.
The father of the deceased, Adnan Rebronja, has raised concerns regarding medical negligence. He alleged that his wife, who was expecting her fifth child, was repeatedly asked to walk and undergo repeated CTG scans despite physical exhaustion. He also claimed that staff pressured his wife to sign a document stating she was leaving the hospital at her own responsibility.
Local students from the State University in Novi Pazar have called for a thorough, independent inspection of the entire healthcare system, citing systemic issues such as nepotism and unprofessionalism.
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Adnan Rebronja · General Hospital Novi Pazar · Meho Mahmutović · Ministry of Health · Novi Pazar
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Health's health inspection has been notified of the case. www.sandzakpress.net · www.politika.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] A forensic specialist performed an autopsy on the newborn. www.politika.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] The newborn was in its 40th week of gestation at the time of death. www.politika.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The father alleged that medical staff pressured his wife to sign a document regarding leaving the hospital against medical advice. www.sandzakpress.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The hospital requested written statements from all doctors and staff involved in the delivery. www.sandzakpress.net · www.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] A five-member internal oversight commission was formed by the General Hospital Novi Pazar to investigate the newborn's death. www.sandzakpress.net · www.politika.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] The delivery reportedly lasted approximately three hours before the infant passed away. www.sandzakpress.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adnan Rebronja alleged that medical staff repeatedly instructed his wife to walk, causing physical exhaustion. www.sandzakpress.net