Ang Thong hospital NICU buffet probed after infant death

11 Sept 03:40 Key points summarised by AI

The Public Health Ministry initiated a fact-finding investigation into Ang Thong hospital after a newborn died following a buffet party held by medical staff inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Parents of the five-day-old infant filed a complaint, alleging they were denied access to their baby due to the party and questioning the appropriateness of holding such an event in a sterile environment.
The incident, which went viral on social media, drew widespread criticism regarding the conduct of medical personnel and the hospital's management for allowing a farewell lunch in the NICU.
Both hospital officials and the caterer confirmed food was served in the NICU, with the caterer admitting staff did not wear face masks, while the hospital director denied the existence of CCTV coverage within the ward.

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