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Tragic Postpartum Death Sparks External Inquiry at SAT Hospital
10 Nov
Summary
- 26-year-old woman died of postpartum sepsis 2 weeks after giving birth
- Health department set up 4-member expert panel to investigate incident
- Deceased woman's family demanded external inquiry into alleged negligence
On November 10, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded at SAT Hospital in Kerala, India, where a 26-year-old woman named Sivapriya died of postpartum sepsis just two weeks after giving birth.
In response to the woman's untimely demise and her family's allegations of medical negligence, the Health department has now set up a four-member external panel of experts to investigate the matter. The panel is headed by Sangeetha Menon, the Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at the Alappuzha Government Medical College, and includes other senior doctors from the region.
The external inquiry was ordered after Sivapriya's family demanded that an investigation be conducted by an independent medical body, in line with the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court for cases involving allegations of negligence. The family claims that Sivapriya had contracted the infection during her stay at the hospital, a possibility that was previously ruled out by the SAT Hospital authorities.
The expert panel is expected to submit its findings on Friday, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding Sivapriya's tragic death and the potential lapses in her medical care. This incident has undoubtedly raised serious concerns about the quality of maternity services provided at SAT Hospital and the need for greater accountability in the healthcare system.
