NEWSLIVE TVAPPMAGAZINENewsIndiaGujarat CM Vijay Rupani walks away when asked about 134 infant deaths at Rajkot hospitalGujarat CM Vijay Rupani walks away when asked about 134 infant deaths at Rajkot hospitalGujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was speaking to a group of reporters, ignored a question on the infants' death and chose to walk away.India Today Web DeskNew DelhiJanuary 5, 2020UPDATED: January 5, 2020 14:44 ISTGujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani kept silent when asked about the deaths of over 100 infants in Rajkot and Ahmedabad hospitals. (Photo: PTI)HIGHLIGHTSGujarat CM Vijay Rupani walked away when asked about infants' death at Rajkot hospitalAccording to reports, 134 newborns have died at a govt hospital in Rajkot in last one monthMalnutrition, premature birth, and mother's malnourishment are said to be the cause of deathGujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani kept mum and simply walked away when asked to comment on the reports of the deaths of over 100 infants in Rajkot and Ahmedabad hospitals in the one last month.Vijay Rupani, who was speaking to a group of reporters, ignored a question on the infants' death and chose to walk away.According to the recent reports, 134 newborns have died at a government hospital in Rajkot in the last one month. The cause of death of children is being said to be malnutrition, diseases from birth, premature birth, and mother's malnourishment.The children who died in a civil hospital in Rajkot are also said to be newborns like the ones in Kota. Reports claim that the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) does not have the capacity and the required facilities to treat children weighing less than 2.5 kg.This is yet another incident highlighting the spate of infant deaths over a month. A report released by the superintendent of JK Lon Hospital in Kota, Rajasthan stated that 77 children died last month itself till December 24, while a total of 940 infants died this year.As of now, the toll in the Kota hospital has reached 110 and the reason for the death is stated to be hypothermia (body temperature imbalance).A similar situation is being seen at the hospitals in Rajkot and Ahmedabad in Gujarat.According to official records, in 2019, Rajkot recorded 1235 deaths of infants, while, Jamnagar recorded 639 deaths.The state government argues that around 400 children are admitted in hospitals every month out of which, 80-90 children die of premature delivery and malnutrition at the time of birth.Officials also claim that children from private hospitals are sent in a critical condition to a government hospital. Which is why the death rate of children increases in government hospitals.Also Read | 134 infants died in Rajkot hospital in December, Kota rerun sends shivers in GujaratAlso Read | Kota kids shivered to death in biting winter as JK Lon hospital had no equipment: Govt reportAlso Watch | What Sachin Pilot said on Rajasthan govt's handling of Kota tragedyFor sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Next RELATEDIran unfurls red flag signalling war atop mosque after US kills Gen SoleimaniMaharashtra portfolio distribution: NCP gets plum ministries, Aaditya gets tou..BJP begins nation wide door-to-door campaign in support of CAANever a Netflix number: Amit Shah asks BJP workers to note down CAA support he..RECOMMENDEDPUBLICATIONS:Business TodayCosmopolitanIndia Today - HindiIndia TodayMail TodayMoney TodayReader's DigestTimeTELEVISION:Aaj TakDelhi Aaj TakIndia Today TVTezRADIO:Ishq FMEDUCATION:India Today EducationVasant ValleyBest Colleges India 2018Best Universities India 2018ONLINE SHOPPING:EVENTS:Agenda AajtakIndia Today ConclaveRobb Report India 2018Sahitya Aaj TakThe Red LabPRINTING:Thomson PressWELFARECare TodayMUSIC:Music TodaySYNDICATIONS:India contentHeadlines TodayDISTRIBUTION:Rate CardUSEFUL LINKS :PartnersPress ReleaseSitemapNewsNewsletterPrivacy PolicyCopyright © 2020 Living Media India Limited. For reprint rights: Syndications Today▲

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