A disturbing incident in Xuyi County People's Hospital in Jiangsu province, eastern China, saw a newborn baby's left middle finger accidentally severed by a midwife on December 25, 2025. The tragic error occurred during a Caesarean section when the midwife, instead of cutting the umbilical cord, mistakenly snipped the infant's finger. The baby's father, surnamed Sheng, reported that he was informed of the mishap two hours after birth. Following the incident, the newborn was immediately transferred to Wuxi No 9 People's Hospital, approximately 300 kilometers away, where surgeons performed a reattachment operation on the severed finger. While the surgery was successful in reattaching the finger, the baby is currently recovering but reportedly experiences pain and difficulty raising the hand, with concerns remaining about long-term function and development. The Xuyi County Health Commission launched an investigation, issuing a statement on January 5, 2026, confirming a "serious error" by the attending midwife. The midwife involved has been suspended from duties, and the hospital has taken full responsibility, issuing multiple apologies to the family and pledging to cover all future medical treatment and rehabilitation costs for the child. The hospital reportedly offered CNY 100,000 (approximately ₹12.95 lakh) in compensation, though the father expressed concerns about the adequacy of this amount for future treatment. The news, initially reported by Chinese media outlets like Red Star News and Jimu News, quickly gained international attention, highlighting significant concerns about medical safety protocols.