Health authorities in Hefei, Anhui province have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the tragic death of a 27-day-old infant who passed away while undergoing medical treatment for jaundice. The city’s health commission confirmed the launch of the probe through an official statement released Wednesday morning.
The investigation comes in response to widespread public attention drawn by media reports detailing the circumstances surrounding the newborn’s death on November 24 at the Anhui Women and Children’s Medical Center. The health commission has established a specialized task force to examine the case thoroughly.
As part of the investigative process, all medical personnel involved in the infant’s care have been temporarily suspended from their duties pending the outcome of the inquiry. Critical evidence including medical records and surveillance footage from the facility has been secured and sealed for analysis. The city’s medical association has concurrently accepted an application to conduct a formal medical accident appraisal.
According to earlier media accounts, the infant’s father, identified only by his surname Chen, reported receiving a critical condition notice from the hospital on the evening of November 22. The document indicated the child had suffered a sudden pulmonary hemorrhage and was undergoing emergency treatment. The infant was subsequently pronounced dead two days later.
With assistance from local law enforcement, the family reviewed security camera footage on November 26 that allegedly showed a nurse feeding the infant and leaving him positioned on his side before exiting the ward. Chen contends the recording appears to show the child later turning face down and remaining motionless after approximately ten minutes of struggle. The nurse reportedly discovered the unresponsive infant and initiated resuscitation efforts nearly thirty minutes later.
The health commission expressed profound condolences to the grieving family and assured the public that the investigation would be conducted with strict adherence to legal protocols, emphasizing principles of objectivity and fairness. Authorities have committed to providing additional information as the investigation progresses.