A tragic incident at Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge has raised serious concerns about the maternity care provided there.

An infant died during a delivery under unusual circumstances, and the hospital took nearly six months to report the case to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo).

The doctor involved is under suspicion for gross negligence but continues to work at the hospital, denying any wrongdoing.

The delay in reporting has drawn criticism from both staff and oversight bodies, highlighting ongoing issues with patient safety and management at the facility.

The hospital has faced scrutiny for its handling of several serious incidents, with claims of understaffing and high turnover among maternity staff contributing to a challenging environment for care.

Ivo is now tasked with investigating whether the hospital acted appropriately in this case and if the tragic outcome could have been prevented.