8 women develop severe complications post c-sections at Jodhpur Hospital, probe ordered

Jaipur: In a fresh case of health complications following Caesarean deliveries in Rajasthan, the health of eight women deteriorated at Paota District Hospital in Jodhpur, prompting a high-level inquiry and raising concerns over healthcare standards. 

The incident occurred on June 20, when eight women who underwent Caesarean sections at the hospital reportedly developed serious health complications shortly after surgery. According to officials, their condition deteriorated soon after delivery, prompting immediate medical intervention.

Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed concern over the incident and criticised the BJP-led state government over the condition of Rajasthan's healthcare system. 

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In a post on social media platform X, Pilot said reports of eight women developing severe health complications after Caesarean sections, including kidney failure in two cases, were deeply distressing and alarming, news agency IANS reported.

He alleged that the state government had failed to effectively manage healthcare services and pointed to similar incidents reported earlier in Kota and Bikaner, where women suffered kidney failure after childbirth and, in some cases, lost their lives.

“The medical and health services in the state are continuously deteriorating under the BJP government. The condition of government hospitals has reached a critical stage, and ordinary citizens are paying the price with their lives,” Pilot said.

He demanded a high-level investigation into the matter, accountability for any negligence found during the probe, adequate financial assistance for the affected families and better medical treatment for the women.

Meanwhile, Jodhpur District Collector Alok Ranjan visited Paota District Hospital to assess the medical arrangements. He directed officials to ensure there was no negligence in patient care and instructed them to provide all necessary medical facilities on priority.

Dr B.S. Jodha, Principal of Dr S.N. Medical College, said the affected women were under close medical observation. He said the surgeries were performed on Saturday, following which several patients recorded unusually high body temperatures, reports IANS.

Dr Jodha said two women developed serious complications, with one experiencing high blood pressure, while another developed excessive bleeding during surgery.

Officials said two women, identified as Sonu and Lalita, were shifted to the intensive care unit at Dr S.N. Medical College for advanced treatment. The remaining six women -- Taslim, Payal, Santosh, Priyanka, Gattu Kanwar and Nandu Kanwar -- were reported to be stable.

Blood and urine samples of the affected women, along with samples of equipment, medicines, injections and intravenous fluids used in the operation theatre, have been sent for testing.

Following the incident, all procedures in the gynaecology operation theatre have been suspended pending the test reports. According to preliminary findings, no evidence of staff negligence has emerged so far. However, officials said the inquiry is underway, and further action will be taken based on the final investigation report.

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