Health Concerns Rise as Eight Women Fall Ill Following Caesarean Deliveries at Paota District Hospital
A fresh healthcare scare has emerged in Rajasthan after eight women reportedly developed serious medical complications following Caesarean section deliveries at Paota District Hospital in Jodhpur. The incident has triggered a high-level investigation and renewed concerns over patient safety and healthcare standards in government hospitals across the state.
According to officials, the women underwent Caesarean surgeries on June 20 and experienced severe health complications shortly after the procedures. Their deteriorating condition required immediate medical attention, prompting authorities to launch an inquiry into the matter.
The incident has drawn political attention, with senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressing concern over the condition of Rajasthan’s public healthcare system. Referring to reports that two women suffered kidney-related complications after delivery, Pilot described the situation as deeply alarming and questioned the effectiveness of healthcare management under the BJP-led state government.
Pilot alleged that similar incidents had previously been reported from Kota and Bikaner, where women reportedly developed kidney failure following childbirth, with some cases resulting in fatalities. He called for a comprehensive investigation, strict accountability for any negligence identified, adequate compensation for affected families and the best possible medical treatment for the women.
In response to the incident, Jodhpur District Collector Alok Ranjan visited Paota District Hospital to review medical arrangements and directed officials to ensure that no negligence occurs in patient care. He instructed hospital authorities to provide all necessary medical facilities on priority.
Dr B.S. Jodha, Principal of Dr S.N. Medical College, said the affected women are under continuous medical observation. He stated that several patients developed unusually high body temperatures after the surgeries. Among the serious cases, one woman reportedly experienced severe hypertension while another suffered excessive bleeding during the operation.
Two women, identified as Sonu and Lalita, were shifted to the intensive care unit of Dr S.N. Medical College for advanced treatment. The remaining six patients—Taslim, Payal, Santosh, Priyanka, Gattu Kanwar and Nandu Kanwar—are reported to be stable.
Authorities have collected blood and urine samples from the affected women and have also sent samples of medicines, injections, intravenous fluids and operation theatre equipment for laboratory testing. As a precautionary measure, all procedures in the gynaecology operation theatre have been suspended until the investigation is completed.
Officials said preliminary findings have not indicated any staff negligence so far. However, the inquiry remains ongoing, and further action will be taken based on the final investigation report.
