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15/05/2014
Investigation Launches Into Third Baby Death At Maternity Ward
A new investigation has begun into the death of a baby at the maternity unit in Cavan hospital on Wednesday morning.
It is the third baby to die in the last 18 months at the busy maternity unit, with a baby boy dying at the unit last month.
An investigation into last months death is currently underway, while a report into a death some 18 months ago is understood to have not yet been made available to the family.
A statement released by the Health Service Executive confirmed the death yesterday morning, adding that the hospital "will give the family every assistance and support required. As is normal practice, a full review of the circumstances surrounding the death will be carried out."
(MH)
It is the third baby to die in the last 18 months at the busy maternity unit, with a baby boy dying at the unit last month.
An investigation into last months death is currently underway, while a report into a death some 18 months ago is understood to have not yet been made available to the family.
A statement released by the Health Service Executive confirmed the death yesterday morning, adding that the hospital "will give the family every assistance and support required. As is normal practice, a full review of the circumstances surrounding the death will be carried out."
(MH)
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