Man seeks justice after wife dies from hospital’s inadequate care

In a heartfelt Facebook post, a Thai man expressed his grief after the sudden death of his wife, who succumbed to severe pneumonia. Anuwa Jarong detailed the ordeal at a hospital where his wife was kept waiting for nearly an hour before receiving inadequate care.

Anuwa’s wife, Amina, died on Friday after battling a severe lung infection. She was 35 years old. The incident began on the morning of Thursday, August 22, when Amina, suffering from fever, chest pain, and a severe cough, was taken to the hospital.

Despite her critical condition, she was made to wait nearly an hour at the emergency room. Once admitted, she was given a painkiller injection and then sent home.

Anuwa shared his frustration and confusion over the hospital’s decision to discharge his wife given her severe symptoms. Upon returning home, Amina’s condition worsened.

By early afternoon, she was taken to another hospital, which immediately recognised the severity of her condition and transferred her back to the original hospital. Unfortunately, by the next morning, Amina’s condition had deteriorated to the point where she could no longer be saved.

“Why did they let her go back home when she was so sick? The hospital staff’s negligence caused my wife’s death.”

Justice

He emphasised his determination to seek justice, despite the hospital attempting to negotiate with him while he was waiting to collect his wife’s body.

The 37 year old, Anuwa, described the emotional toll on his family, including their four children. The oldest, 14 years old, urged him to stay strong, while the youngest, just three years old, could not understand why their mother was no longer in her usual place at home. His only son comforted him with a hug and tears.

“The hospital should have admitted her for observation instead of sending her home. Now, my children are without their mother.”

Yala Hospital released a statement addressing the incident and expressing condolences to the family. According to the hospital, Amina was brought in on Thursday morning with symptoms including a cough, chest pain, and hip pain. Initial assessments indicated she was in a stable condition, so she was given a painkiller and advised to rest at home.

The following day, Amina was transferred back to Yala Hospital from another facility with severe pneumonia and respiratory failure. Despite the medical team’s efforts, her condition deteriorated, leading to her death. The hospital released a statement and asserted that they had followed standard medical procedures but acknowledged the need for a thorough investigation into the case.

“We deeply regret the loss and extend our sympathies to the family. We are committed to fully investigating this matter to ensure it does not happen again.”

Amina’s funeral rites were conducted according to her religious customs.

Anuwa remains resolute in his quest for accountability, urging others to share his story to prevent similar tragedies. His post has garnered widespread attention on social media, highlighting concerns about medical care standards and patient safety in hospitals, reported Khaosod.