Tragedy Strikes Indian Hospital: 24 Deaths in 24 Hours Spark Outrage and Inquiry

Twelve infants have died in a single day at a hospital in Maharashtra, India, sparking accusations of negligence against the state government and hospital authorities. The infants were among 24 deaths recorded at the Shankarrao Chavan Government Hospital in Nanded district. The hospital's neo-natal unit was overcrowded, with multiple babies in one incubator designed for one. The Maharashtra government has launched an inquiry into the deaths, while opposition politicians criticize the government for its alleged negligence. India's public healthcare system is under-equipped and suffers from a lack of staff and equipment. This is the second incident of multiple deaths in Maharashtra in recent months.