The head doctor of the hospital and the head of the intensive care unit were detained in the case of the death of infants in Novokuznetsk

The Investigative Committee of Russia reported that in Kuzbass the chief physician and the head of the neonatal intensive care unit of the First City Clinical Hospital of Novokuznetsk were detained in a criminal case regarding the death of infants.

“Depending on the role of each, they are suspected of committing crimes under Part 3 of Article 293 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (negligence) and Part 3 of Article 109 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (causing death by negligence of two or more persons due to improper performance of professional duties),” the message says.

According to the investigation, from January 4 to January 12, 2026, nine newborns who were born from December 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026 died as a result of the suspects’ improper performance of their official and professional duties when organizing and providing medical care in Novokuznetsk Maternity Hospital No. 1.

The issue of bringing charges against the detainees, whose names have not been named, and choosing a preventive measure is being decided. As part of the criminal investigation, victims and witnesses have already been questioned, medical, personnel and other documentation has been confiscated.