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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Kerry mother ‘blown away' by support for fundraiser for medical team who saved her baby's life
Geraldine and Brendan O'Shea had never heard of The Irish Paediatric Acute Transport Service (IPATS) until their daughter Nell became very ill at just 13 months old having contracted Sepsis. As her life hung in the balance the need to transfer her from Cork University Hospital to Crumlin's Children's Hospital was immediate and this is where this vital medical team stepped in. IPATS supports the transfer of critically ill infants and children to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin or Temple Street Children's University Hospital and for Geraldine and Brendan they played a key role in saving their child's life. Now three months later as Nell is fully recovering and thriving the family wanted to help the medical team by raising funds and with the help of a fundraising walk and a GoFundMe they have raised more than €20,000 ' We wanted to give something back to them that but we never expected to be give something this big,' said Geraldine. 'We are eternally grateful to IPATS, they saved Nell. We owe them our baby's life.' The 5k fundraising walk took place from the Fair Field in Cahersiveen on Sunday last, June 1 and was a huge success with almost 500 taking part. "Someone said to me there was a real sense of community at the event. People are so genuine. It was a fabulous day. We will look back on this day fondly,' said Geraldine thanking everyone who supported them while Nell was ill and now during their fundraising drive. "We are absolutely blown away.' The money will now be used to buy equipment for the service. It is not a registered charity, so instead of handing over the funds raised Geraldine will buy the equipment they need which she said means everyone knows where the money is going. The GoFundMe will remain open for another week to allow the final donations come in. It can be found at
The Star
10-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Baby in suspected abuse case doing well, say cops
MELAKA: Police have denied a viral WhatsApp message claiming that a two-month-old baby boy, suspected of being abused by his parents until he lost consciousness, has died. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the baby is now conscious, able to drink milk as usual and is in stable condition under the care of medical specialists at Hospital Melaka. 'The claim that the baby has died is false. The baby boy may also be moved from the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (Picu) to a regular ward, depending on the doctor's report. 'The baby has also been placed under the supervision of the Alor Gajah Social Welfare Department (JKM),' he told reporters at the Melaka police headquarters. Dzulkhairi said the investigation paper for the case is almost complete and will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor, with a proposed charge under Section 31(1)(a) of the Children's Act 2001, Bernama reported. He advised the public to be more responsible and not disseminate false information that can hamper investigations. On May 7, it was reported that a couple, both 22, were remanded for seven days on suspicion of abusing their baby in Taman Seri Pelangi, Alor Gajah. Preliminary investigations found that the baby's mother initially claimed that her child had experienced seizures and lost consciousness when seeking treatment at the Hospital Alor Gajah, but the case was later referred to Hospital Melaka. Medical specialists at Hospital Melaka suspected abuse and lodged a police report after examinations, including a CT scan, revealed both recent and past injuries to the baby's head, along with bruises and wounds on the body and neck.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- The Sun
Parents of baby boy remanded over abuse
MELAKA: The parents of a two-month-old boy suspected of being abused in Sungai Petai, Alor Gajah, have been remanded for seven days to assist in investigations. The remand order was issued by Ayer Keroh Sessions Court Judge Haderiah Siri against the couple, both aged 22, today. The remand, which runs until May 13, is to facilitate investigations under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. The unemployed couple was arrested by a police team at about 6.30 pm yesterday in front of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of Melaka Hospital. Their arrest followed a report lodged by a medical specialist at the hospital, who found both recent and older injuries to the victim's head during an examination. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the injuries were believed to be the result of abuse. The baby had initially been taken to Alor Gajah Hospital after the mother claimed he was suffering from seizures, before being referred to Melaka Hospital.
