New details have been revealed regarding the serious incident that occurred two days ago in Ferizaj , where a baby died after her mother gave birth in a hospital toilet.
The Ferizaj General Hospital has issued a statement stating that the patient presented to the hospital with complaints of constipation and , at one point, entered the toilet and closed the door.
"After insistence and pressure from the medical staff, who had heard the voice of a baby, the door was opened. The mother had cut the baby's umbilical cord and thrown it into the trash can, in a serious and hypothermic condition," the announcement said.
The announcement also states that emergency measures were immediately taken to treat the mother and baby, who were transferred to the Gynecology and Neonatology wards.
Announcement from the General Hospital of Ferizaj:
The multidisciplinary team, including the anesthesiologist, immediately began all resuscitation procedures.
As soon as the case was identified, the healthcare staff notified the competent authorities, namely the Kosovo Police.
Despite maximum efforts and intensive treatment by medical personnel, the baby passed away.
The Kosovo Police and the Prosecution have been notified regarding the case, and have initiated investigations.
Health inspectors and forensic experts were also involved in the procedure.
By order of the prosecutor, the baby's body was sent for autopsy to the Institute of Forensic Medicine , as part of further investigative procedures.