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TAGBILARAN CITY — A authorities hospital on this metropolis is conducting an intensive investigation on the dying of a 9-month-old woman who had fever and diarrhea.
In a press release on March 8, the Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Middle (GCGMMC) stated its precedence was “to find out the information of what occurred and to study from this expertise to forestall related incidents sooner or later.”
“This investigation can be carried out with the utmost care and sensitivity, and we’re working diligently to assemble all vital info,” it stated.
“We perceive the general public’s want for solutions, and we need to guarantee everybody that we’ll launch the findings of our investigation in a well timed and applicable method. Transparency and accountability are paramount to us,” it added.
In a Fb put up, Maricel Igang narrated her ordeal and vented her frustration on GCGMMC for the dying of her daughter.
She stated she introduced her daughter to the hospital on March 3 on account of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.
They have been entertained and given medication. A laboratory examination was additionally requested for the toddler’s stool and urine evaluation.
Once they went residence, the infant was nonetheless experiencing the identical signs so she introduced her once more to GCGMMC on March 4.
Igang insisted that her daughter must be admitted however she was instructed the infant was okay.
The newborn was given Oresol, an oral rehydration answer used to deal with average dehydration.
Once they reached residence, the toddler’s situation worsened.
She was pulling her hair and biting herself as if she was experiencing loads of ache in her head and physique.
On March 5, the infant was introduced once more to GCGMMC.
Igang stated she anticipated that her daughter can be okay after an intravenous insertion within the leg.
Nonetheless, the toddler didn’t recuperate.
Had GCGMMC allowed her daughter to be admitted, Igang stated the infant wouldn’t have died.
“They have been so gradual in attending to my daughter. If solely my daughter was admitted, she ought to have survived,” she stated.
Regardless of the incident, GCGMMC stated they remained devoted to offering high-quality, compassionate care to all their sufferers, and are dedicated to constantly enhancing our companies.
GCGMMC added they might share the outcomes of the investigation with the household as quickly as they’re finalized.
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