Ministry of Health requests verification of medical incident at Vinh Bao General Hospital, Hai Phong

The Ministry of Health requested verification of the medical incident at Vinh Bao General Hospital, Hai Phong - Photo 1.

Vinh Bao General Hospital - Photo: TRUNG KIEN

Accordingly, the Department of Mothers and Children - Ministry of Health received information reflecting on the medical incident of Ms. LTC (born in 1980, residing in Noi Don village, Tan Lien commune, Vinh Bao district, Hai Phong city) about when she came to give birth at Vinh Bao District General Hospital on March 5, 2025.

In order to promptly report to the Ministry of Health's leaders about the above medical incident, the Ministry of Health requests the Hai Phong Department of Health to inspect and verify the above incident and promptly report to the Ministry of Health (Department of Mothers and Children) before 12:00 on April 15, 2025 for synthesis and reporting to the Ministry's leaders.

Direct Vinh Bao District General Hospital to hold a professional council meeting in accordance with the provisions of the current Law on Medical Examination and Treatment to evaluate the process of receiving, caring for, and handling the above-mentioned case of pregnant woman C. (in case Vinh Bao District General Hospital cannot establish a professional council, the Department of Health will establish a professional council).

In addition, notify the conclusion of the professional council to the pregnant woman's family and the mass media, and report the results of the case settlement to the Ministry of Health before May 31, 2025.

Previously, the pregnant woman LTC (born in 1980, residing in Noi Don village, Tan Lien commune, Vinh Bao district, Hai Phong city) went to Vinh Bao district General Hospital to give birth. According to her family, the pregnant woman was admitted to the hospital in a normal state but then suddenly died.

Mrs. C.'s husband believes that his wife's death has signs of being related to the responsibility of Vinh Bao General Hospital. However, more than a month since the mother's death, the family has yet to receive a satisfactory explanation from the hospital and relevant authorities.

Regarding this incident, Ms. Lam Thi Huyen, Director of Vinh Bao General Hospital, confirmed the information that the pregnant woman LTC was admitted to the hospital to give birth and then died. The incident is being clarified by the authorities.

Specifically, Ms. C. checked in to Vinh Bao General Hospital at 6:46 a.m. on March 5. She gave birth for the third time, the fetus was in good condition, vertex position. Here, the mother was examined, had an ultrasound, tests, electrocardiogram...

At 7:25 p.m. the same day, Ms. C. was scheduled to undergo a cesarean section to deliver a baby girl weighing 3.3 kg. During the surgery, the mother was conscious, responsive, and her vital signs were stable. However, immediately after the surgery, she experienced grade III anaphylactic shock, which progressed to grade IV anaphylactic shock.

Doctors at Vinh Bao General Hospital treated according to the Ministry of Health's anaphylaxis protocol, focused on emergency treatment for Ms. C., and consulted with Kien An Hospital (Hai Phong City) and transferred the patient to a higher level at 10:15 p.m. on March 5.

However, the mother's condition worsened and she had to be taken to Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital. At 5am on March 6, the patient died.

Director of Vinh Bao General Hospital Lam Thi Huyen affirmed that the unit has followed the correct professional procedures, diagnosed and prescribed the correct surgery, treated according to the protocol, focused on the hospital's highest capacity, dedicated to the patient, and had no errors in expertise and service attitude.