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Tragedy: Child dies after hospital transfer as multiple facilities suspend services across Hungary – UPDATED
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A heartbreaking incident has occurred in Hungary, where a child has died after being transferred between hospitals due to the closure of a pediatric ward. The event has raised serious concerns about the state of healthcare in the country.
Details of the incident
A child was initially taken to the hospital in Kalocsa with an undisclosed illness. However, the hospital was unable to provide treatment as its pediatric ward had previously been closed, ATV reports. The family was reportedly told to quickly take the child to the hospital in Baja, but no ambulance was called for the transfer.
Despite receiving treatment at Baja Hospital, the child tragically passed away the following morning.
Local response
The incident has prompted discussions at the Kalocsa municipal council meeting. The council members have decided to offer all possible assistance to the bereaved family. The Kalocsa Hospital has implemented a news blackout regarding the case. They have refused to provide information even to the mayor, despite requests for details.
Widespread healthcare problems
On the same day as this tragic incident, Hungary’s healthcare system faced multiple service suspensions, 444.hu writes. According to statements from the National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy…
- Dunavecse: The pediatric outpatient care services were suspended due to a shortage of doctors.
- Békés: The orthopedic department ceased operations, also citing a lack of medical personnel.
- Kecskemét: The hospital’s CT scanner malfunctioned, preventing the treatment of certain stroke and cardiovascular patients.
An ambulance was called for an elderly lady with chest pains in Budapest. It took two and a half hours for the ambulance to arrive. The ambulance was dispatched from Balassagyarmat. Health care in Hungary is a complete disgrace and Fidesz is responsible. The money has been siphoned off for their yachts, villas and offshore bank accounts.