SaralnamaA 4-month-old boy weighing only 2.5 kg was admitted to the Pediatric ICU of Satna District Hospital. The severely malnourished infant's skin clings to his bones, and he cannot make sounds. Doctors screened him at a nutrition rehabilitation center before admission. The child, Hussain Raza from Marwa village, has not received any vaccinations. His family, who work as laborers, recently returned from Pune where his condition worsened. The hospital found no records of Hussain in the Women and Child Development Department. Dr. Sandeep Dwivedi stated the child is in critical condition. Officials plan to investigate field staff negligence in this case. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 08:19 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A 4-month-old boy weighing only 2.5 kg was admitted to the Pediatric ICU of Satna District Hospital on 25 Aug 2023
- The severely malnourished infant's skin clings to his bones, and he cannot make sounds
- Doctors screened him at a nutrition rehabilitation center before admission