Rajasthan Health Minister Khimsar says maternal death cases in Kota, Bikaner, Nagaur 'unrelated'
Jaipur, June 23
After a series of maternal health-related incidents from government hospitals across Rajasthan, including Kota, Bikaner, Nagaur, Didwana and Jodhpur, State Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar on Tuesday clarified that the cases are separate and unconnected.
He further stated that in Nagaur, the woman was stable after delivery before suffering a sudden chest pain, while in Didwana, the patient died before delivery following a sudden spike in blood pressure despite medical intervention.
Khimsar, on the Nagaur incident, clarified, "Both the mother and the newborn were healthy even after the delivery, but a few hours later, she suddenly experienced chest pain, after which she died."
''In the Didwana case, a pregnant woman who had come for delivery had a sudden rise in blood pressure. Though doctors started medication to stabilise her blood pressure, she died before the delivery could take place,'' he added.
Khimsar also said that he had already ordered a preliminary inquiry into the recent incident at a government hospital in Jodhpur, where the condition of six pregnant women deteriorated during delivery.
Minister said he reviewed the latest update on the matter on Tuesday and added that all the women are now healthy and in stable condition.
He further said that it is incorrect to link the Kota incident with Bikaner, and similarly wrong to connect the Jodhpur or Nagaur cases with each other.
According to the Paota hospital authorities, the health of eight women who underwent Caesarean deliveries on June 20 deteriorated, prompting immediate intervention by the hospital administration and health department officials.
Speaking to reporters, Paota Hospital Principal Medical Officer Dr Kulvinder Singh Chopra said, "Eight operations were scheduled for June 20. The condition of the two operated patients deteriorated by evening. The Principal was immediately informed, and a team arrived as a precaution.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the transparency, as a resident of Jodhpur, this is deeply concerning. My sister-in-law delivered at a government hospital last month and the conditions were far from ideal - overcrowded, overworked staff. These "unrelated" deaths point to a pattern of neglect. We need better infrastructure and more accountability in our public health system.
At least they ordered an inquiry. But inquiries are useless if they remain just papers in a file. Hope the government takes concrete steps - better training for nurses, regular drills for emergencies, and modern equipment. Every mother's life is precious. 💔
I work in healthcare in the UK and this is heartbreaking. The fact that eight women's conditions deteriorated after C-sections on the same day suggests a serious systemic failure. Maternal mortality should be a national health emergency in India. The Minister's "separate cases" narrative may be technically correct but misses the bigger picture.
My family is from Nagaur district. This is not about politics - it's about lives. The fact that a healthy mother and newborn can be separated by a sudden chest pain hours after delivery is tragic. The government must ensure every district hospital has emergency cardiac care and trained staff. Health should never be a partisan issue. 🇮🇳
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