Jaipur, June 22 (IANS). A high-level investigation has been ordered after the health of eight women deteriorated after caesarean delivery at Paota District Hospital in Jodhpur. The incident has raised concerns over health standards and is facing criticism from the opposition.
The incident occurred on June 20, when eight women who underwent cesarean delivery at the hospital developed serious health problems soon after the operation. According to officials, her condition deteriorated soon after delivery, requiring immediate medical intervention.
Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed concern over the incident and criticized the BJP-led state government over the poor state of Rajasthan’s health system.
In a post on social media platform X, Pilot said the news of eight women suffering from serious health problems after cesarean section is extremely sad and worrying.
He alleged that the state government has failed to manage health services effectively and cited similar incidents that happened earlier in Kota and Bikaner, where women suffered kidney failure after delivery and in some cases even died.
Pilot said that medical and health services in the state are continuously deteriorating under the rule of the BJP government. The condition of government hospitals is very bad and common citizens are losing their lives.
They demanded a high-level investigation into the case, accountability for any negligence found during the investigation, adequate financial assistance to the affected families and better medical treatment for the women.
Meanwhile, Jodhpur District Collector Alok Ranjan inspected Paota District Hospital and reviewed the medical arrangements there. He directed the officials that there should not be any negligence in the care of the patients and all necessary medical facilities should be provided to them on priority basis.
Principal of Dr. SN Medical College, Dr. BS Jodha said that the affected women are being intensively monitored. He told that the surgery was done on Saturday, after which the temperature of many patients increased abnormally.
According to Dr. Jodha, two women developed serious complications. One woman developed high blood pressure, while another suffered excessive bleeding during surgery.
All procedures in the gynecology operation theater have been stopped until the investigation report comes. According to preliminary investigation, no evidence of negligence on the part of the staff has been found so far. However, officials said the investigation is ongoing and further action will be taken based on the final investigation report.
–IANS
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