On July 16, 2026, a disturbing incident occurred at a Mother and Child Health Centre in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, where a woman in labour was allegedly neglected by doctors on duty. The woman, who arrived at the hospital with intense labour pains, was left unattended, and with no medical staff to assist her, she gave birth while standing, resulting in the newborn falling to the ground and sustaining severe injuries. Family members claim that despite the woman’s labour pains intensifying, doctors did not attend to her, and even after the baby was born, they did not arrive for 10 minutes. This incident has left other patients at the centre frightened. The police have initiated an inquiry into the matter, and when questioned, the doctors provided an unsatisfactory response regarding the delay in attending to the woman. The incident highlights concerns about the quality of care provided at the hospital.
The incident occurred at the district headquarters of Bhadradri Kothagudem, and the police are currently investigating the matter. The family members of the woman have alleged negligence on the part of the doctors, which led to the newborn’s injuries. The hospital’s response to the incident has been deemed unsatisfactory, and further action is expected to be taken.
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📰 Source: Siasat Gulf