How Megan Khung’s case could have unfolded differently if MSF’s new unit had been in place
Her case would have been flagged for review about five months before her death, said MSF.
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New MSF unit launched to flag child abuse concerns earlier, after review into Megan Khung's death
If the new social services coordination unit had existed at the time, Megan Khung's case could have been identified for review about five months before her death, said MSF....