Newborn dies after power failure disrupts oxygen supply at Anakapalli hospital

ANAKAPALLI (Andhra Pradesh): A newborn baby boy died at the NTR Hospital in Anakapalli, allegedly due to a power outage that disrupted oxygen supply, triggering protests by family members demanding accountability.

The infant, born three days ago, was shifted to a special ward earlier on Friday after being diagnosed with jaundice. According to family members, the baby required oxygen support as part of the treatment.

అనకాపల్లి ప్రభుత్వ ఆస్పత్రిలో ఆక్సిజన్ అందక 5 రోజుల పసికందు మృతి.

పుట్టిన బాబుకు పచ్చ కామెర్లు ఉన్నాయని స్పెషల్ వార్డుకు తరలించిన ఆసుపత్రి సిబ్బంది. స్పెషల్ వార్డులో కరెంటు లేక ఆగిపోయిన ఆక్సిజన్ సరఫరా. ఆక్సిజన్ అందకపోవడంతో చనిపోయిన చిన్నారి.

ప్రభుత్వ నిర్లక్ష్యం, ఆసుపత్రి… pic.twitter.com/yjahXaexNy

— YSRCP Rajasekhara reddy ambakapalli (@raja_ambakpally) April 4, 2026

However, a power failure in the special ward reportedly led to a disruption in oxygen supply, which the family claims resulted in the infant not receiving timely medical support. The baby subsequently died, sparking outrage among relatives.

Following the incident, family members and relatives staged a protest outside the hospital premises, alleging negligence and seeking action against those responsible. They demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the death. (ANI)