A suspected infection outbreak after Caesarean surgeries at New Medical College Hospital in Kota has left two women dead and four others battling severe kidney failure as multiple probes begin.
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Two women died of severe complications following C-section surgeries at Kota’s NMCH.
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Four other patients remain critical with kidney failure and possible sepsis symptoms.
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Authorities have launched multiple investigations into alleged medical negligence.
A medical crisis has unfolded at the New Medical College Hospital (NMCH) in Kota, Rajasthan, where a second woman died of post-operative complications on Thursday morning. The death follows a series of Caesarean-section deliveries performed on Monday, which left six women critically ill with symptoms of infection and organ failure.
PTI said the latest victim was is 19-year-old Jyoti Nayak, a resident of Kota. Her death follows that of 26-year-old Payal, who passed away on Tuesday morning. According to hospital officials, the condition of the four remaining women is critical, with all four suffering from severe kidney failure. Efforts are underway to shift them to a higher medical facility in Jaipur for advanced care.
The crisis originated on Monday evening when approximately 12 to 13 women underwent C-section surgeries at the government-run facility.