Overview

• Official notifications confirm action against seven individuals, including Head of Paediatrics Dr. Anupama Deka, Associate Professor Dr. Deepankar Hazarika, nurse-in-charge Gomati Devi, staff nurse Chandana Nath, and ICU technician Ishanjyoti Talukdar.
• Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences rusticated postgraduate trainees Dr. Hrishikesh Thakuria and Dr. Pooja Saikia for six months for grave misconduct and dereliction of duty.
• GMCH appointed Dr. Dulal Kalita as the new head of paediatrics following the suspensions.
• Hospital leaders said committee findings identified negligence of duty as the primary cause, and a departmental notice alleged some staff misled investigators and failed to maintain proper records.
• Police continue a criminal investigation following the August 20 arrest of NICU sister-in-charge Bhanupriya Mishong, as bereaved families press for legal accountability and the chief minister promises phased reforms.