Negligence at Wenlock hospital blamed for death of baby

June 18, 2011

Mangalore, June 18: A two-month-old baby of Mudipu village ailing from metabolic disorders did not respond to the treatment and died at the Regional Advanced Pediatric Care Centre (RAPCC) in Mangalore on Friday.

According to his parents, the treating doctor— a senior paediatrician— did not pay proper attention to their baby.

Moksha, the deceased was daughter of Yuvraj and Sumithra of Mudipu.

The baby was admitted at RAPCC on June 11 with complaints of vomiting and convulsions.

But after two days of admission at the hospital, the baby slipped in to an unconscious condition. Later she was put into ventilator. Though three child specialists, including Dr Ganesh Pai, Dr Shantharam Baliga and Dr Ali Kumble struggled to save the ailing child, Moksha breathed her last on Friday.

But the parents of the deceased child were unable to come to terms with their daughter's death. They began accusing doctors and charged that their child was a victim of medical negligence.

Wenlock medical superintendent Dr Saroja clarified that the baby was referred RAPCC by doctors from Bantwal on June 11. “Though the baby received timely treatment from specialists, unfortunately she could not be saved” Saroja clarified.

The allegations against the doctors and the hospital by the parents of the baby are baseless, she said.

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Dakshina Kannada’s 8-year-old author debuts novel on world stage at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 24,2025

Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of Esra’s work.

The official release ceremony was conducted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Religious Affairs Office of the Sharjah Government and a distinguished member of the royal family, underscoring the significance of Esra’s achievement. Mrs. Lini Shivaprasad, Principal of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, had the honor of receiving the first copy of the novel.

The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, reflecting the widespread recognition of Esra’s literary talent and the anticipation surrounding her debut novel. Among the notable attendees were Syed Panakkad Munawwarali Shihab Tangal, Dr. Mariam Al Shenasi, the UAE’s renowned writer and Head of Dar Al Yasmin Publications, Dr. K. K. N. Kurup, Retired Vice Chancellor of Calicut University and Historian, Sharjah Businessman Shamsuddin Bin Mohideen, Nizar Talangara, President of the Sharjah Indian Association, V. T Salim, Director of Silver Home Real Estate, Munir Al Wafa, MD of Lipi Publication Akbar, and other esteemed individuals.

At the remarkably young age of eight, Esra has already established herself as a prolific writer, authoring and publishing collections of short stories in addition to her newly released full-length novel. Her dedication to writing and her exceptional talent have positioned her as one of the youngest authors to achieve such literary success.

Esra is the daughter of Basheer and Haseena, residents of Aramboor, Sullia, and currently a student at Sharjah’s GEMS Millennium School. Her early accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring young writers and a testament to the power of nurturing creativity from a young age.

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