The neonatal intensive care unit at Royal Darwin Hospital is no longer treating children born before 32 weeks gestation because of a lack of staff, the Health Department has said, with no timeframe for when it will be caring for younger babies again.
A medical professional peak body has said the decision to cut the service is a safer option than carrying on, but called on the government to fix the “underlying issues ” that have led to the current health care crisis in the NT.
If RDH needed a non-shady shade structure or a grand grand stand this inept and stupid Labor government would find a way to fund it.
My son was born unexpectedly at 32+5 and the RDH neo natal staff did the most wonderful job. I’m sure they will continue doing a great job for those unexpected births not making the cutoff of 32 weeks, they are amazing people doing the best with what they have.
This sure makes me sad for the NT and anyone who has to leave Darwin with their precious little babies born too soon.
Thank you for your understanding and for giving due recognition to the tremendous work of our medical and allied health teams.
How many experienced Doctors have come to Darwin, worked at NT and in less than 12 months, quit due to the stupid dead wood Management decisions?
The only doctors you will find now are BRAND NEW, just graduated and LEARNING on the job!
If you need Medical Attention, fly to Adelaide, Melbourne or Sydney!