JPMC Denies Negligence Claims After Viral Baby Delivery Allegations

Hospital Administration Responds to Viral Allegations

Karachi’s Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) has come under public scrutiny after a viral video alleged that a baby was delivered in a hospital washroom due to negligence. The claims quickly spread across social media, sparking outrage and raising questions about patient safety in Pakistan’s healthcare system.

Family members of the patient accused hospital staff of failing to provide timely care, suggesting that the delivery occurred outside the labor room. They argued that this negligence could have put both mother and child at risk.

In response, JPMC’s administration issued a strong denial. Officials clarified that the patient was admitted to the Gynecology Emergency Ward, where attendants reportedly misbehaved with doctors and recorded videos during the process.

The hospital spokesperson explained that attendants demanded a surgical procedure, but doctors determined a normal delivery was medically appropriate. After examination, the team proceeded with a natural birth.

According to hospital records, the patient delivered a baby boy in the labor room at 2:50 a.m., and both mother and child were reported stable. The administration emphasized that no delivery occurred in a washroom, dismissing the viral claims as “baseless and contrary to facts.”

Following the birth, the patient was kept under observation due to complications. Hospital officials further alleged that attendants disrupted operations again and eventually removed the patient from the facility.

This controversy underscores the growing tension between hospital administrations and patients’ families in Pakistan. While JPMC insists the delivery was handled professionally, the incident highlights the urgent need for healthcare transparency, accountability, and trust in medical institutions across the country.