A similar newborn scandal that both devastated and angered Turkey shook the TRNC. The family of baby Mihrimah Toymuradov, who died because pure alcohol was put in her food instead of water, is also reacted to the late news. TRNC Minister of Health Hakan Dinçyürek made a statement about why they broke the news late. A statement about the incident was also made by TRNC President Ersin Tatar.
PURE ALCOHOL INSTEAD OF WATER FOR BABIES!
Located in Nicosia, the capital of TRNC, Dr. Pure alcohol was mistakenly put into the formula of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital instead of water.
TRNC Ministry of Health stated that 7 babies fell ill, 20-day-old Mihrimah Toymuradov, who was treated in an incubator due to premature birth, died, and 6 babies were treated.
The Ministry of Health initiated an investigation into the hospital. The police detained 4 staff working in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on charges of “causing death due to imprudence and negligence”.
The family who lost their baby stated that their baby passed away last Friday, but they were informed late.
“WE WERE WARNED BY THE POLICE”
TRNC Minister of Health Hakan Dinçyürek said in his statement, “There were 7 babies affected by this incident and got worse, one of them died.” Referring to why the families were informed about the incident late, Dinçyürek said, “We were warned by the police.”
Dinçyürek said, “I am also a father, I understand your psychology. My condolences. Information on the subject reached us yesterday afternoon. “We started the research by calling all the responsible physicians and all neonatal specialists on the island here,” he said.
Stating that they received the test results after midnight, Dinçyürek said, “Patient health is our priority. Since the incident has a judicial dimension, the investigation is ongoing. For this reason, we informed you and the press late. We were delayed in making a statement because the police stated that they could not take precautions. The last intervention and evaluations were noted. “Soon, the families will be brought back in and the condition of the babies will be explained to them, and we have been warned by the police,” he said.
REACTION FROM FAMILIES TO MINISTER DİNÇYÜREK
Families of the babies gathered in front of the hospital and reacted to the hospital management. Families asked Minister Dinçyürek, “Are you making a statement after the children die?” He reacted as follows. Some families were upset after the minister’s statement.
STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT TATAR
TRNC President Ersin Tatar, in his written statement on the issue, stated that he was deeply saddened by the incident and stated that he would follow up on the necessary investigation.
Tatar emphasized that the Ministry of Health and the police will carry out the necessary work regarding the process and said, “May God have mercy on the baby we lost, my condolences to his family, and I hope that the other affected babies will recover as soon as possible.” he said.
(AA-IHA)