Mort du bébé retrouvé dans une machine à laver : trois employées de l'Hôpital Abass Ndao jugées
Nearly three years after the tragedy that shocked the nation, the case of the infant found in a washing machine at Abass Ndao Hospital has taken a new legal turn. Three employees of the facility appeared before the Dakar Criminal Court on charges of manslaughter.
According to Dakaractu, which broke the story, the individuals involved are nurses N. Birame Sylla and R. Niang Diop, as well as laundry worker A. Diène. The incident dates back to July 2023, when a premature infant being cared for in the neonatal unit tragically ended up in the laundry.
According to the evidence presented at the hearing, N. Birame Sylla, who was on duty, accidentally wrapped the baby in sheets during laundry collection. The bag was then allegedly taken to the laundry room by R. Niang Diop. A. Diène then reportedly placed it in a washing machine without checking its contents. The infant was then allegedly crushed by the machine.
In court, A. Diène explained that she found the bag in front of the daycare center around 7:30 a.m. and immediately put it in the washing machine. She stated that it was not standard practice to check items wrapped in sheets from the baby care unit. R. Niang Diop, for his part, admitted to taking the bag to the laundry room.
Facing the defendants, the infant's father, JFKouderin, gave his testimony about the circumstances of the tragedy. He explained that his child had initially been admitted to pediatrics before being transferred to the Kangaroo ward, where his parents had last seen him.
The plaintiff, represented by attorney M. Diaw, is claiming 100 million CFA francs in damages for the baby's parents. They are also demanding that responsibility be clearly established in this case.
In its closing arguments, the prosecution requested a six-month prison sentence and a fine of 500,000 CFA francs for Ndèye Birame Sylla, as well as a fine of 200,000 CFA francs for Astou Diène. For Rose Niang Diop, the prosecution deferred to the court's judgment. The defense argued for acquittal.
The Dakar criminal court will deliver its verdict on December 17, 2026.
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Commentaires (7)
Lorsqu on n est pas qualifié, on n a pas la bonne méthode, la bonne attitude, le Bon flair.
S il y avait de bonnes procédures à la buanderie, peut être qu il serait prévu d étaler le linge, de procéder à certaines vérifications avant de le mettre dans la machine.
Pareil pour celui qui a emballé le bébé.
Ceux qui ont recruté, 'surtout la Direction, à une part de responsabilité, peut être même la plus grande responsabilité
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