Health Politics Local 2025-12-17T13:30:43+00:00

Investigation into Newborn Deaths at 'La Nueva Maternidad' Hospital in Córdoba

Córdoba is investigating the case of 12 newborns who died at the 'La Nueva Maternidad' hospital. Three doctors are accused, and mothers are demanding the lifting of the summary secrecy. The investigation concerns the use of a drug and violations in medical care.


Investigation into Newborn Deaths at 'La Nueva Maternidad' Hospital in Córdoba

Currently, there are 12 complaints, three doctors are accused, and the use of a drug in the bodies of newborns is being analyzed. Juan Cruz Soria Cangiano, a lawyer for several of the mothers, spoke with the Argentine News Agency about the progress of the investigation and, in this context, exposed the demand they have been making for several days due to the secrecy of the summary by the Justice system: 'This complaint requests that, within the criminal process, we be recognized as a party, but also that we be given participation in the acts of instruction.' The prosecutor in the case is Ernesto de Aragón, head of the district one prosecutor's office, fourth shift, who denied the complaint access to the investigation: 'We are working blindly.' 'Our request is very clear, as there is a great deal of evidence to be processed, which is irreproducible,' he continued. Cangiano highlighted that there are already 12 complaints in the Justice system and that several medical records were seized to verify the legality of some drug that would have been used in the newborns. 'The New Maternity.' We are going to hang a flag and everyone is invited to participate,' Cangiano stated. Investigation In addition to the drug, the Justice system is investigating its origin and suppliers, and other points are also being analyzed: poor care due to postponing scheduled cesarean sections, the presence of resident doctors in an operation, and the failure to comply with biosecurity measures. On Monday, December 22, at noon, a massive march will be held at the door of the hospital, inaugurated in 2023, to continue the ongoing demand and for the prosecutor to lift the secrecy of the summary. A large turnout is expected. Photo: Agencia NA. The deceased babies were identified as: Isaac, Angeles, Eliel, Luz, Ciro, Amber, Roma, Giuliano, Luka, Ignacio, Ailany, and Luz. Regarding the doctors, it was reported that they are currently under investigation for their alleged involvement in a criminal act.