Newborn dies after Pregnant woman Denied Admission Twice; 2 Nurses suspended

Bhopal: A tragic incident unfolded at the Sailana Community Health Centre in Ratlam district, where a newborn lost its life after a pregnant woman was reportedly denied admission twice despite experiencing severe labor pains. In response, health authorities in Madhya Pradesh have initiated an investigation into the matter.

The Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) is investigating the incident, and two nursing officers have been suspended. Additionally, a show-cause notice has been issued to the on-duty doctor.

The incident, which took place in the early hours of March 24, has raised serious concerns about the negligence at the local health facility. It came to light after a distressing video surfaced on social media showing the woman’s husband attempting to transport his wife on a handcart to the Sailana Community Health Centre.

According to officials, the woman’s husband rushed his wife to the Sailana Community Health Centre after she began experiencing labor pains on the evening of March 23. However, after an initial examination, hospital staff informed Gwala that the delivery was not imminent and sent the couple home. Later that evening, when the woman's pain intensified, the couple returned to the facility, but again they were turned away without admission.