Woman dies after childbirth at Namsai District Hospital, kin alleges negligence
Medical Negligence
Namsai: In a tragic incident, a 29-year-old woman passed away due to complications following childbirth at Namsai District Hospital, sparking allegations of medical negligence.
The woman was admitted to the hospital on the morning of 12 September, where she underwent a Caesarean section (C-section) and delivered a baby boy. However, her condition reportedly deteriorated rapidly after the surgery. According to her family, by 13 September her condition worsened, and on 14 September, she was taken back to the operating theatre for an emergency hysterectomy.
The family alleged that a surgical stitch had been left open during the initial C-section, resulting in severe internal bleeding. Despite being referred to Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh for advanced care, she was later transferred to a private hospital in Dibrugarh, where she eventually succumbed to her condition.
The incident has drawn strong criticism from several local organizations, including the North East Human Rights Organization (NEHRO), the Tai Khamti Youth Organisation (TKYO), and the All Tai Khamti Singpho Students’ Union (ATKSU). These groups have called on authorities to investigate the circumstances leading to the woman’s death and to hold those responsible accountable.
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The organizations further appealed to the Health Department to enforce stricter medical protocols, improve emergency referral systems, and implement proper oversight mechanisms in district hospitals to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The NEHRO has also petitioned the State Human Rights Commission to conduct a judicial or independent fact-finding inquiry to examine the details of the case and fix accountability for any systemic failures or individual lapses.
Speaking to the Arunachal Times, a senior doctor from the district hospital, however, rejected the claim of medical negligence. “We provided the best possible treatment available in our hospital. We followed the laid-down protocols and did our best. We decided to refer her to the AMC after assessing her condition and the facilities available with us,” said the senior doctor who wished to remain anonymous.
According to him, consent from the patient and her family was obtained before both the C-section and the hysterectomy were performed. The gynaecologist and surgeon attended to her whenever there was a complaint, and no negligence was committed.
