Mass Death of Newborns in a Novokuznetsk Maternity Hospital

At least eleven infant deaths are now linked to Maternity Hospital No. 1 in Novokuznetsk. Nine newborns died within just a few days during the January holidays, and two more cases were later confirmed. Investigators suspect medical negligence, possible infections inside the hospital, and attempts to conceal information from parents. The hospital’s chief doctor and the head of neonatal intensive care have been detained, while families say authorities have offered no support. This episode examines the details of the tragedy, witness accounts, and the ongoing criminal investigation.