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The Ministry of Health has confirmed the appointment of a Committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of six-year-old Jasher Francois at the San Fernando Teaching Hospital.
Following Jasher’s death, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC had instructed the Minister and the Minister to probe the circumstances that led to the child losing his life.
In a statement, the Ministry confirmed that the committee comprises four experts in the areas of Paediatrics, Paediatric Intensive Care, Nursing, Quality Assurance and Law.
“Their mandate is to review the case and determine whether the proper standard of care, clinical judgement and professional responsibilities were upheld,” the statement said.
The Ministry says the Committee has been instructed to submit their report by August 20, 2025.
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