Myanmar Mother Flees Nakhon Pathom Hospital with Newborn Due to Medical Costs

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Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

A Myanmar mother, identified as Win, fled from Nakhon Pathom Hospital with her newborn son, who was suffering from a serious infection.

 

The incident occurred after she feared being unable to afford the medical bills. The baby, born on 2 October, was only 19 days old and had a urinary tract infection, requiring ongoing treatment.

 

The hospital staff noticed the child’s disappearance and, after checking CCTV footage, confirmed that Win and her husband had taken the baby.

 

Concerned for the child’s life, hospital officials contacted the Nakhon Chai Si Police and the Nakhon Pathom Highway Patrol for assistance.

 

Authorities eventually located the family at a workers' residence where Win was employed. After negotiations, Win agreed to return the baby to the hospital, where further treatment was arranged, reported Siam Rath.

 

Win later admitted that her decision to flee stemmed from financial concerns. Nakhon Pathom Hospital’s Director, Dr. Surachai Chokkarachitchai, assured that the hospital would cover the costs of the baby’s treatment until his condition stabilises.

 

-- 2024-10-23

 

 

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Search for Myanmar Mother & Newborn After Hospital Escape Due to Financial Concerns

 

 

In a distressing situation, authorities were searching for a 28-year-old Myanmar woman, Ms. Win, who fled from Nakhon Pathom Hospital with her 19-day-old son after learning she could not afford the medical costs. The infant was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and required further treatment.

 

On October 2, Ms. Win gave birth to her son at Nakhon Pathom Hospital. However, the medical staff soon realised that the newborn was in a weak condition and needed additional care. Concerned for the child’s health, the hospital staff monitored the child closely.

 

On discovering that Ms. Win and her husband had suddenly left the hospital with their son, hospital personnel reviewed surveillance footage and confirmed the couple’s departure. Fearing for the baby’s life, given his medical condition, the hospital director, Dr. Surachai Chokkranchitchai, immediately contacted local law enforcement for assistance in locating the family.

 

Police officers from the Nakhon Pathom Highway Police Division, led by Sergeant Sirawat Wangkum and Corporal Nantawut Somboonbadee, were dispatched to track down the family. They learned that Ms. Win was working as a labourer in a nearby community in Nakhon Chai Si district.

 

After a search, officers located Ms. Win and her child at a workers’ housing facility where she lived. The police engaged in discussions with her, emphasising the critical need for her baby to receive medical care to avoid potentially life-threatening complications.

 

Upon understanding the gravity of the situation, Ms. Win agreed to take her son back to the hospital. Emergency medical services were arranged to transport the infant back for necessary treatment.

 

During questioning, Ms. Win expressed her fears about the inability to pay for her son’s medical expenses, which prompted her decision to leave the hospital. Dr. Surachai assured her that Nakhon Pathom Hospital would provide care for the critically ill newborn and cover the medical costs to relieve the family’s burden.

 

The hospital aims to stabilise the infant’s condition and ensure a safe recovery, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in accessing healthcare.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-10-23

 

 

[BritManToo]

That was nice of the hospital.

[Captor]

14 hours ago, BritManToo said:

That was nice of the hospital.

Very nice indeed! Hospital staff with big heart!

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, BritManToo said:

That was nice of the hospital.

Indeed, 

[kidneyw]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

Dr. Surachai assured her that Nakhon Pathom Hospital would provide care for the critically ill newborn and cover the medical costs to relieve the family’s burden.

A nice happy ending. When I started reading the story, I thought, here we go again, another distressing situation.

[black tabby12345]

Great story of the day.

Saving poor baby's life for free.

The hospital head practicing Hippocrates Oath;

unconditional provision of benevolence to the patient.

 

[Ctkong]

There are still living angels on earth …even in Thailand .

[john donson]

On 10/23/2024 at 2:39 PM, BritManToo said:

That was nice of the hospital.

 

because they are in the news

 

the xenophobic thais... why isn't there free universal hospital for ALL human beings? 

[billd766]

2 hours ago, john donson said:

 

because they are in the news

 

the xenophobic thais... why isn't there free universal hospital for ALL human beings? 

And who will pay the running cost of such a service. The little things like staff salaries, the medications, the electricity and water bills. PPE for all the staff, ambulances etc.

 

How many seats in each department, how many wheelchairs, Zimmer frames etc will be needed? How much medical equipment will be needed.

 

Do you believe that all these things are free? Somebody will need to meet the cost because AFAICS, nothing is free nowadays.

[Nick Carter icp]

2 hours ago, john donson said:

 

because they are in the news

 

the xenophobic thais... why isn't there free universal hospital for ALL human beings? 

 

   Because Doctors need paying and the money has to come from somewhere 

[keysersoze276]

On 10/23/2024 at 2:39 PM, BritManToo said:

That was nice of the hospital.

Yeah. I did not see that coming.  Great ending!