Kerala: Nurses conduct delivery in absence of Gynaecologist, Human Rights Panel seeks DMO's report

Later, the woman was shifted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for further treatment. According to the claims of the relatives, the doctor came after the delivery.

The incident caused major chaos outside the hospital. The family members and relatives of the patient marched to the hospital and protested in front of the hospital, Kaumudi reports.

Demanding action against the hospital authorities and the doctor, a complaint was lodged tagging the chief minister and the health minister to provide justice to the matter.

A suo-motu case has been taken by the Kerala State Human Rights Commission based on the media reports.

Digging the matter in depth, it came to light that the hospital is currently short on doctors, which is why the incident occurred.

The Kozhikode district committee of the Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association told TH “Only three gynaecologists had been appointed at the hospital, and the 24-hour presence of doctors was not practical at present. At least seven gynaecologists will have to be appointed for the purpose.”

When asked about the authenticity of the incident, the hospital superintendent denied all the allegations and said the matter will be investigated.

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