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Kota: 4 Mothers Die in 15 Days, Healthcare Crisis?
11 Nov
Summary
- Four maternal deaths reported in Kota within 15 days.
- Victims suffered complications like postpartum haemorrhage and DIC.
- Repeated deaths raise serious questions about maternal healthcare.
Kota, Rajasthan, is facing a maternal healthcare crisis as four women have died in childbirth within a span of 15 days. The most recent fatality, Pushpa Bairwa, a first-time mother, succumbed to severe postpartum haemorrhage and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) despite intensive multi-departmental medical efforts.
Pushpa, 28, was admitted to the Super Speciality Hospital of Kota Medical College after experiencing uncontrolled bleeding post-delivery on October 27. Her condition rapidly deteriorated due to DIC, a clotting disorder, leading to kidney and respiratory failure. She was placed on ventilator support, but sadly, could not be saved.
This alarming trend includes the deaths of Shabnam Bano, Roshan Bairwa, and Reshma, all within the last fortnight. These incidents echo a similar crisis in May, where 12 women suffered kidney failure post-Caesarean delivery, resulting in five fatalities.
The recurring maternal deaths in Kota underscore critical deficiencies in emergency obstetric care, timely interventions, blood transfusion access, and management of life-threatening childbirth complications. The situation demands an immediate review of emergency response systems and specialized care to prevent further loss of life.
