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Tribal Woman Denied Hospital Care, Delivers on Roadside
1 Oct
Summary
- Four doctors and a nurse found guilty of negligence.
- Pregnant woman denied hospital admission due to tribal identity.
- Woman gave birth on roadside with family's assistance.
Four doctors and a nurse have been found guilty of serious negligence concerning a pregnant woman allegedly denied admission to a district hospital in Uttar Pradesh. Officials reported this incident on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The woman's family claimed doctors refused to treat Rani, citing her Musahar tribal community identity.
An inquiry team submitted its report on Thursday, October 1, 2026, detailing the events that transpired on Monday and Tuesday. The 20-year-old woman, Rani Vanvasi, was allegedly refused admission to Maharaja Chet Singh Government District Hospital. Staff cited anemia and an inability to arrange blood, despite her brother offering to donate.
Rani eventually delivered on the roadside on Tuesday night, assisted by women who were with her. The inquiry recommended action against the hospital's Chief Medical Superintendent and a doctor on duty. Another doctor's salary was withheld, and a contractual doctor was terminated from service. A staff nurse was transferred.
