On January 4, the Chief of Office of Nghe An Department of Health confirmed that at Anh Son District Medical Center, a 13-year-old girl died after coming to this unit for emergency treatment.
Currently, authorities are clarifying the cause of the death of a 13-year-old girl at Anh Son District Medical Center, Nghe An province. Photo: AS
Leaders of the People’s Committee of Cam Son commune, Anh Son district, Nghe An province also confirmed the above information. The child who died was NMP (13 years old, residing in Cam Son commune).
Previously, on January 2, the baby vomited and coughed, so his family took him to Anh Son District Medical Center, Nghe An for examination. After examination, the doctors here prescribed medicine and bought throat and nose sprays and sent the baby home.
Relatives were pained by the death of the little girl and asked to clarify the situation. Photo: AS
Back home, the family gave the child medicine and he started vomiting. At 2:00 a.m. on January 3, the baby woke up coughing a lot, so his family took him to Anh Son District Medical Center for emergency treatment.
The baby’s blood was taken for testing and then intravenous fluids were given. However, about 20 minutes later, the baby suddenly went into shock and died soon after.
Receiving the information, the Nghe An Department of Health issued Official Dispatch No. 24/SYT-NVY “on reporting deaths at the unit” to the Director of Anh Son District Medical Center. The official dispatch clearly states: The Department of Health received information that a 13-year-old child died of unknown cause at Anh Son District Medical Center. Regarding this issue, the Director of the Department of Health requested the Director of Anh Son District Center to quickly report the incident to the Department of Health (Medical Operations Department) before 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2024. Update daily incident information to the Department of Health at 07:30 every day and unexpectedly when required.
The Department of Health requested Anh Son District Medical Center to share and encourage family members of a patient who died. At the same time, urgently establish a professional council to review the entire process of receiving, monitoring, diagnosing and treating patients, clarifying the implementation of professional regulations by relevant officials. .