HealthGS-II· 1 min read
Maternal Deaths in Rajasthan
Why in news?
Nine women died after undergoing surgeries in government hospitals in Bhilwara and Banswara, Rajasthan, prompting a state government inquiry and highlighting concerns over maternal healthcare quality.
Key points
- Five deaths occurred at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Bhilwara, and four in Banswara.
- The surgeries included caesarean sections and other gynecological procedures.
- An operation theatre in Bhilwara was closed due to an "unsatisfactory" micro-biological sample.
- Preliminary investigations suggest deaths were due to various medical complications, not solely infection.
- Expert teams have been deployed, and a review meeting with gynecology experts is scheduled.
Background & context
Ensuring quality maternal healthcare is a critical public health objective. Incidents of maternal mortality in government facilities require thorough investigation and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Nine women have died at two government hospitals in Rajasthan's Bhilwara and Banswara cities after surgeries in one week.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Governance – Health, Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of social sector/services relating to Health.