Unborn child dies in Kottathara Hospital in Palakkad

PALAKKAD: Another unborn child death has been reported in Attapady. The unborn child of Neethu and Nishad, residents of Kaduku Manna died at Kottathara Tribal Specialty Hospital. Neethu was admitted to the hospital on May 15 as the delivery was planned on June 5. But it was found that the baby had died during the examination conducted today.

Meanwhile, a newborn baby was found abandoned in Kaviyoor's Aanjilthanath in Pathanamthitta. At 5:30 this morning, the local people heard the cries of a baby in the field where tapioca is being cultivated. After being informed by the locals, the police arrived and shifted the baby to the general hospital.

The hospital authorities informed that there is no problem in the baby's health condition. The baby weighs about two and a half kilos. Thiruvalla Hospital officials also stated that there is no need to transfer the baby to another hospital. Doctors also confirmed that the baby was breastfed after birth. CWC took over the protection of the baby.