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Novi Pazar hospital newborn death investigation and protests
Overview
The General Hospital in Novi Pazar initiated a professional investigation and oversight process following the death of a newborn in the gynecology and obstetrics department on October 30. The infant, weighing six kilograms, died after complications arose when the baby became stuck in the birth canal during delivery.
Dr. Dina Dolovac, from the hospital’s gynecological-obstetric department, stated that a vaginal delivery was chosen over a C-section because the mother was in an advanced stage of labor. Dolovac explained that performing a C-section at that stage posed a high risk of uterine rupture and heavy bleeding, which could have endangered the mother’s life.
By early November, the hospital formed a five member internal oversight commission. Hospital Director Meho Mahmutović reported that written statements were requested from all medical staff involved. The Ministry of Health’s health inspection was notified to conduct an external audit, and a forensic autopsy was performed, with final results pending histopathological analysis.
The infant’s father, Adnan Rebronja, raised concerns regarding medical conduct, alleging that his wife was subjected to excessive physical strain and pressured to sign a document stating she was leaving against medical advice. The mother, Emina Serhatlić Rebronja, further alleges that medical staff refused her requests for a cesarean section and altered decisions regarding an emergency transfer to Kragujevac.
On November 4, citizens held a protest in front of the General Hospital to demand accountability. Protesters submitted nine specific demands to hospital management, including the dismissal of Director Meho Mahmutović and the entire leadership team. The Belgrade Center for Human Rights has also called for an independent investigation to determine if medical procedures aligned with modern standards.
Entities
General Hospital Novi Pazar · Novi Pazar · Ministry of Health · Meho Mahmutović · Serbia
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 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.telegraf.rs · www.politika.rs
- [● 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.telegraf.rs · www.politika.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] The newborn was in its 40th week of gestation at the time of death. www.telegraf.rs · www.politika.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adnan Rebronja alleged that medical staff repeatedly instructed his wife to walk, causing physical exhaustion. www.sandzakpress.net · www.telegraf.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] The delivery reportedly lasted approximately three hours before the infant passed away. www.sandzakpress.net · www.telegraf.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] The hospital requested written statements from all doctors and staff involved in the delivery. www.sandzakpress.net · 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
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sourcesNovi Pazar hospital death investigation follows newborn fatality
The death of a six-kilogram newborn during childbirth at Novi Pazar General Hospital has triggered protests and demands for an independent investigation into medical procedures.
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[CRIME] 6 sourcesNovi Pazar Hospital launches investigation after newborn death
A commission and police investigation are underway at Novi Pazar Hospital following the death of a newborn. The family alleges medical negligence during the delivery process.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesNovi Pazar hospital investigates newborn death
The General Hospital in Novi Pazar is conducting a detailed investigation following the death of a newborn in its obstetrics department on October 30.
Sources
072info.com · danas.rs · masina.rs · mojadijaspora.com · n1info.rs · nova.rs · nsuzivo.rs · politika.rs · sandzakdanas.rs · sandzakpress.net · serbiantimes.info · snews.rs · telegraf.rs
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