4-month-old girl dies of malnutrition in MP:Twin brother critical in Rewa; officials issue notices, seal quack clinic after delay

A four-month-old girl died due to severe malnutrition in Satna district, while her twin brother remains in critical condition in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of Rewa Medical College.
The deceased, Supranshi, and her twin brother Naitik, children of Vimla and Nathhu Prajapati from Surangi village, had been suffering from vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and infection for nearly 15 days.
Despite their worsening condition, the family initially relied on treatment from an unqualified local practitioner. Delayed hospital care after treatment by quack According to officials, the children were treated for around 15 days by a local quack in Jugulpur village before being taken to government facilities.
On Tuesday evening, around 5 PM, the infants were first taken to Majhgawan Community Health Centre and later referred to Satna District Hospital. By around 8 PM, both were admitted to the PICU, where treatment began immediately. However, Supranshi’s condition continued to deteriorate, and she died on Wednesday around 4 PM. Her body was later sent to the village with her grandmother and an Anganwadi worker, while Naitik was referred to Rewa in critical condition. Severe malnutrition and low birth weight identified Medical examination confirmed that both children were severely malnourished and significantly underweight.
Project Officer Abhay Dwivedi stated that the twins were born on December 21, 2025, at Majhgawan CHC. Naitik weighed 2.953 kg and Supranshi 2.862 kg at birth. Doctors noted that a healthy four-month-old should typically weigh 4–5 kg.
Pediatric specialist Dr. Sandeep Dwivedi confirmed that both infants were in a high-risk malnourished state. No breastfeeding, unsafe feeding practices reported Investigations revealed that due to the mother’s poor health, the infants did not receive adequate breastfeeding. Instead, they were fed cow and goat milk, which is unsafe for infants under six months.
Health experts reiterated that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is essential for proper growth, immunity, and survival. Administrative action: Notices issued to field staff Following the incident, Collector Dr. Satish Kumar ordered an inquiry. Rajiv Singh, an official of the Women and Child Development Department, issued notices to sector supervisor Karuna Pandey and Anganwadi worker Pooja Pandey, seeking explanations for alleged negligence.
Authorities suspect lapses in field-level monitoring and failure to provide timely intervention. Illegal clinic sealed, large stock of medicines seized Acting on the orders of Majhgawan SDM Mahipal Singh Gurjar, a team raided the clinic of an unlicensed practitioner, Premlal Anuragi, in Jugulpur village.
Officials recovered nearly 100 types of medicines from the premises. The clinic was immediately sealed.
Block Medical Officer (BMO) Dr. Rupesh Soni confirmed that Premlal Anuragi had no valid medical license and had been treating the infants for nearly two weeks without referring them to a hospital.are Case registered under medical laws Based on the BMO’s report, a case has been registered against Premlal Anuragi under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Madhya Pradesh Medical Treatment Act. Further investigation is underway. Recurring malnutrition crisis in Majhgawan region The Majhgawan area of Satna district has long been identified as a malnutrition hotspot. Officials noted that similar child deaths had occurred earlier as well, including an infant death in September 2022 from the same village.
Despite repeated incidents, ground-level health monitoring and nutrition delivery systems continue to face serious gaps.