Newborn Deaths Litoměřice: Experts Call It Extraordinary
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* Two newborn deaths: The Section of Perinatology and Fetomaternal Medicine (SPFM) of the Czech Gynecological and Obstetrical society is concerned about the deaths of two newborns in a single day at a hospital that has a relatively low birth rate (528 births last year).
* Not a coincidence: The SPFM believes this is not a coincidence and warrants a thorough, obvious, and self-reliant inquiry.
* National Statistics: In the Czech Republic last year, there were 285 stillbirths (mostly premature) and 84 newborn deaths within the first seven days of life (often due to immaturity, premature birth complications, or birth defects).
* Investigation underway: the hospital (Regional Health) is conducting both internal and external analyses to determine the causes of the deaths. the department is currently operating without restrictions.
