Manoel Gonçalves Hospital, in Itaúna City Hall of Itaúna/Disclosure Two obstetricians were indicted for manslaughter — when there is no intention to kill — for the death of a newborn at the Manoel Gonçalves Hospital, in Itaúna, in the Center-West of Minas Gerais. According to the Civil Police, the investigation has been completed and forwarded to the Judiciary, which will decide whether to proceed with the case. ? Click here to follow the g1 Centro-Oeste de Minas channel on WhatsApp In a statement, the hospital reported that it had not been officially notified about the indictment. The names of the doctors were not disclosed and that is why g1 was unable to contact the defense. This is the second case, in a few months, in which doctors at Manoel Gonçalves Hospital have been indicted for patient deaths. In May 2026, seven doctors were indicted for manslaughter in the death of a 13-year-old teenager. The young woman died in November 2025, after a delay in diagnosing appendicitis.
Two doctors are indicted for the death of a newborn in a hospital in MG
Manoel Gonçalves Hospital, in Itaúna City Hall of Itaúna/Disclosure Two obstetricians were indicted for manslaughter — when there is no intention to kill — for the death of a newborn at the Manoel Gonçalves Hospital, in...
Pregnant woman had gestational diabetes According to the Civil Police, the pregnant woman was considered high risk because of gestational diabetes and remained in induced labor for more than 12 hours. The investigation concluded that, despite signs of acute fetal distress and the presence of meconium — the baby's first feces — in the amniotic fluid, there was a delay in carrying out an emergency cesarean section. According to the investigation, the newborn was born in a serious condition, with perinatal asphyxia, caused by the lack of oxygenation during birth. She died a few hours later. Placenta was discarded According to the Civil Police, the placenta was discarded inappropriately, which prevented an expert examination that could help clarify the case. The investigation files were sent to the Public Ministry of Minas Gerais (MPMG), which analyzes the material and will decide whether to file a complaint with the Court. MORE
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