Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Newborn Dies at Nalgonda Hospital as Family Alleges Negligence
A baby died after being delivered at a government hospital in Nalgonda.
The baby’s mother, Kambampati Kavitha, was admitted on Wednesday.
The family said doctors first waited because they expected a normal delivery.
On Thursday, doctors reportedly performed a Caesarean section.
They told the family the baby’s heartbeat was not normal.
The family said they warned nurses that the baby’s condition was worsening.
They alleged the nurses said doctors would come in the morning and gave treatment meanwhile.
After the baby died, the family protested outside the hospital.
A newborn died after delivery at Nalgonda Government Hospital.
Kambampati Kavitha was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday.
Doctors reportedly waited a day while expecting a normal delivery.
A Caesarean section was performed Thursday after an abnormal heartbeat was reported.
The family protested, alleging doctors and staff were medically negligent.
- Who
- A newborn, the baby’s mother Kambampati Kavitha, and hospital doctors and nurses were involved.
- What
- A newborn died after delivery, and the family alleged medical negligence.
- When
- Kambampati Kavitha was admitted Wednesday; the Caesarean section and reported death occurred afterward, with the operation taking place Thursday.
- Where
- Nalgonda Government Hospital.
- Why
- The family alleged that delays and inadequate treatment by doctors and hospital staff contributed to the newborn’s death.
- Hospital
- Nalgonda Government Hospital
- Mother
- Kambampati Kavitha
- Admission
- Wednesday
- Delivery procedure
- Caesarean section performed Thursday
- Reported medical concern
- Doctors reportedly said the baby’s heartbeat was not normal
- Family response
- Protest outside the hospital alleging negligence
- Investigation status
- Further details were awaited