As many as 480 newborn babies died at Civil Hospital Mithi during the first eight months of 2026.
Hospital records show that 2,273 Newborns received treatment at the neonatal intensive care unit during this period. The deaths were linked to several health problems and medical complications.
Reported causes included malnutrition, low birth weight, diseases and other complications among newborn babies.
May Records Highest Number of Deaths
The hospital recorded different numbers of newborn deaths between January and August.
May reported the highest number, with 75 deaths recorded during the month. January recorded 70 deaths, while another 69 babies died during July.
Overall, 480 babies died at the hospital during the eight-month period.
However, many children also recovered after receiving medical treatment. Hospital data shows that 1,387 babies were discharged after their health improved.
Another 106 babies were referred to other hospitals for further treatment.
Meanwhile, parents took 126 children home against medical advice.
Health Experts Highlight Risks in Tharparkar
Health experts have linked newborn health problems in Tharparkar to several social and medical factors. Malnutrition remains one of the major concerns affecting mothers and children in the region.
Experts also point to infectious diseases, premature births and low birth weight as significant risks.
Early marriages have also been identified as a factor affecting maternal and child health.
These conditions can increase health risks for Newborns, particularly those requiring intensive medical care.
Low-birth-weight and premature babies may require specialized treatment and close monitoring after birth.
Detailed Records Yet to Be Shared
Despite the reported death toll, health authorities have not released detailed information about individual cases.
Hospital and district officials have also not provided a comprehensive breakdown of the reported causes. Civil Hospital Mithi operates under the administrative control of district health authorities.
Five taluka hospitals and 95 medical dispensaries are also managed under the district health system.
Reports indicate that newborn deaths have occurred at other medical facilities across Tharparkar. However, detailed records from those health facilities have not been shared with the media.
The available figures therefore mainly highlight the situation at Civil Hospital Mithi.
The deaths of 480 Newborns within eight months underline continuing maternal and child health challenges in Tharparkar.
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More detailed official data would provide a clearer picture of the causes and wider situation across the district.
