UP: Pregnant woman dies after delivery at illegal nursing home, quack absconding
Bhadohi: A 22-year-old woman passed away following her delivery at an unregistered private nursing home in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district on Saturday, officials said citing a preliminary investigation.
The quack who delivered the baby was allegedly practising without any valid medical degree, they said. He fled from the hospital soon after the incident.
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The health department along with local police is investigating the matter. Deputy Chief Medical Officer JC Saroj said the newborn is alive but the doctor has allegedly fled from the spot.
"Ritu Devi, 22, wife of one Virendra Kumar was admitted at a private nursing home on Friday. The doctor at the hospital delivered her baby after a surgery on Saturday. The woman died after the surgery. The newborn is alive," the deputy CMO told PTI.
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