West Bengal Sacks Two Top Malda Hospital Officials After 89 Infant Deaths

The West Bengal Health Department has removed two senior officials from Malda Medical College and Hospital following a alarming spike in infant deaths. The officials removed are MSVP (Super) Prosenjit Bor and paediatrics department head Sushma Shaw. The action came within a week of a formal inspection conducted at the facility. The dismissals follow reports of 89 infant deaths recorded at the hospital within a single month. Authorities acted swiftly after the inspection findings highlighted serious concerns at the institution.