Tragedy at NTR Hospital in Anakapalli: Newborn Dies After Oxygen Supply Failure

A three-day-old infant’s death at a government hospital in Anakapalli has sparked outrage, with allegations that a power outage and lack of emergency preparedness led to a fatal disruption in oxygen supply .

The incident took place at the NTR District Hospital, where the newborn had been shifted to a special ward after being diagnosed with jaundice . Doctors had recommended continuous oxygen support as the baby was experiencing respiratory distress .

According to reports, a power failure on Saturday morning brought oxygen equipment to a halt for more than an hour. Critically, the hospital’s backup generator system was not functional, resulting in a complete breakdown of oxygen supply. The infant died after failing to receive timely medical support.

The child’s father accused hospital staff of negligence , alleging that no immediate assistance was provided even as the baby struggled to breathe. He criticized the on-duty personnel for their lack of response during the emergency.

The incident triggered protests by the grieving family outside the hospital. They blamed medical staff for the death and questioned the absence of backup systems in an emergency ward . Raising concerns about the state of public healthcare, they asked where underprivileged patients could seek reliable treatment if such failures occur in major government hospitals.

The tragedy has highlighted serious lapses in infrastructure and supervision. The family has demanded a thorough inquiry and strict action against those responsible. Meanwhile, hospital authorities are yet to release an official statement, and an investigation is expected to determine the exact cause of the incident.