A case of alleged medical negligence has come to light in the Wanaparthy district of Telangana, where a pregnant woman lost her foetus despite visiting two government hospitals after experiencing severe labour pains. District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Srinivasulu has ordered an inquiry into the incident. Family members blamed the medical apathy for the shocking incident.
According to reports, Anita, a resident of Chandragadh village in Amarachinta mandal of the district, was rushed to the Amarachinta Primary Health Centre (PHC) around midnight on Monday after she went into labour. However, due to the absence of doctors and complications arising from the foetus turning sideways in the womb, her condition turned critical.
With no immediate care available, the medical staff referred her to the Atmakur Community Health Centre (CHC), where, following an examination, the staff reportedly informed the family that the foetus had hardly any chance of survival and advised them to shift her to the district hospital. Fearing a delay, the family opted to admit Anita to a local private hospital.