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3 Babies Die at Rajawadi Hospital

Three babies died at Rajawadi Hospital in a single day, prompting a BMC probe.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 28 August 2026 at 06:38 pm
3 Babies Die at Rajawadi Hospital

Three babies died at Rajawadi Hospital in Mumbai on a single day, sparking concern over the quality of care at the municipal hospital. The deaths occurred on the same day, although the exact timing and circumstances are not yet clear.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered an investigation into the deaths, which will be conducted by a team of officials from the civic body's health department.

According to reports, the babies were all underweight and had been admitted to the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for treatment. The causes of their deaths are not yet known and will be determined by the probe.

Rajawadi Hospital is one of the largest and busiest municipal hospitals in Mumbai, and its NICU is equipped to handle complex cases. However, the hospital has faced criticism in the past over the quality of care provided to patients, particularly in the NICU.

The BMC has stated that it will take all necessary steps to ensure that the hospital is providing adequate care to its patients, and that the probe will help to identify any lapses or shortcomings that may have contributed to the deaths.

The deaths of the three babies have raised concerns over the state of healthcare in Mumbai's municipal hospitals, and have highlighted the need for improved facilities and care.

In recent years, there have been several instances of babies dying in municipal hospitals in Mumbai, prompting calls for improved healthcare services. The BMC has been working to upgrade the facilities and services at its hospitals, but more needs to be done to address the issue.

The probe into the deaths at Rajawadi Hospital is expected to be completed soon, and its findings will be made public. The BMC has assured that it will take all necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future.

The incident has once again highlighted the need for better healthcare services in Mumbai, particularly in the city's municipal hospitals. It is hoped that the probe will help to identify the causes of the deaths and lead to improvements in the care provided to patients at Rajawadi Hospital and other municipal hospitals in the city.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies died at Rajawadi Hospital?

Three babies died at Rajawadi Hospital in a single day.

What is the BMC doing about the deaths?

The BMC has ordered a probe into the deaths and will take all necessary steps to ensure that the hospital is providing adequate care to its patients.

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