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Tenth review into maternity care at Portiuncula Hospital now underway

May 16, 2025 07:56
By Shannonside News
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Tenth review into maternity care at Portiuncula Hospital now underway

According to the Irish times, it comes after a series of serious incidents, including seven cases of babies suffering brain injuries during or after birth since 2024.

A tenth review into maternity care at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe is now underway following the recent death of a baby. According to the Irish times, the HSE investigation, comes after a series of serious incidents, including seven cases of babies suffering brain injuries during or after birth since 2024.

Six of those infants required specialist cooling treatment. Two stillbirths in 2023 are also under external review.

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