# Medical negligence investigation in Joaquim Távora

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-negligence-investigation-in-joaquim-tvora
> Updated: 2026-09-03T19:55:51.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In Joaquim Távora, Paraná, four healthcare professionals—including a doctor, a nurse, and two nursing technicians—have been indicted for involuntary manslaughter following the death of a 4-year-old boy on June 10.

An investigation by the Civil Police identified critical failures in medical assessment, communication, and monitoring. Specifically, authorities noted that the nursing team failed to inform the doctor of a drop in the child’s oxygen saturation to 84%, and no medical re-evaluation or transfer to an intensive care unit was performed. Additionally, investigators found that necessary influenza testing was not conducted. The case has been forwarded to the Public Ministry of Paraná for further investigation to determine if formal court charges will be filed.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Joaquim Távora hospital staff indicted for manslaughter

Four medical professionals in Joaquim Távora, Brazil, face manslaughter indictments after a 4-year-old boy died from influenza B complications due to alleged failures in monitoring and communication.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joaquim-tvora-hospital-staff-indicted-for-manslaughter

### 2026-08-18: Hospital Angelina Caron doctor charged in deaths of six children

A doctor in Paraná, Brazil, faces involuntary manslaughter charges after six children died in a hospital ICU due to alleged negligence and bacterial contamination.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-doctor-charged-after-six-infants-die-in-neonatal-icu

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