Accuse baby's death due to negligence at IMSS in Reynosa

A two-month-old baby girl died at General Hospital number 15 of the IMSS in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, following an alleged act of medical negligence. The mother directly accuses a nurse at the hospital, who allegedly removed her daughter's oxygen supply, claiming it "disgusted her" to attend to her. The infant was diagnosed with whooping cough and required assisted ventilation.

Samara, the deceased baby, was admitted on March 24. Her clinical condition required intensive care, a mechanical ventilator, and scheduled lung cleanings every eight hours. During one of these procedures, on April 1, she was disconnected from the equipment for more than 15 minutes.

The time without oxygen caused a critical drop in her vital levels. Despite resuscitation attempts, the baby died at 7:00 a.m., according to the medical report. The mother claims there was no timely reaction or sensitivity from the staff.

IMSS responds with coldness and without assuming errors

The IMSS issued a statement expressing regret over the death but disclaimed responsibility. It indicated that the infant was admitted in a serious condition and that her death was due to a "cardiorespiratory event." They claimed that actions were taken under established medical protocols.

There was no announcement of an internal investigation or sanction for the staff involved.
There was also no institutional contact offered to the family after the tragedy. The response was the usual: close the case, justify with technicalities and remain silent.

The Public Ministry was notified, but no autopsy was performed. The reason: it was "difficult to prove negligence," despite the formal complaint and clinical background. Another death filed away without accountability.

The family was left alone, even for the burial

Samara's mother has publicly denounced the treatment she received during the hospitalization. She recounts that the medical staff was hostile and that she never received clear information about her daughter's progress. She even points out that the nurses referred to the infant disparagingly because of her health condition.

After the death, the family requested support for funeral expenses. No institution replied, and it was through social media that they managed to get help. They had to share the father's number to be able to bury the girl.

IMSS, without control or consequences

Samara's case once again exposes the deterioration of the public health system. Hospitals without supervision, overwhelmed and dehumanized staff, protocols that only exist on paper. Meanwhile, behind it all, an institutional structure more interested in protecting itself than in being accountable.

The death of a baby was not enough to open a serious investigation. If it isn't, how many more tragedies must occur for someone to take responsibility?

In Mexico, a patient's life in a public hospital is worth less than an institutional statement. When a baby dies due to alleged "disgust," but no one responds, it becomes clear that negligence is already part of the system.