# Rajasthan Hospitals Struggle to Explain Cluster of Postpartum Deaths as Health Minister Admits He Is Stumped > At least 18 women in Rajasthan have died after delivery since May, with 7 more on dialysis after kidney failure post caesarean, and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar says even officials are baffled by the pattern. **Type:** article · **Category:** Health · **Published:** 2026-07-14 · **Source:** TrendKia **Canonical:** https://trendkia.com/en/health/rajasthan-ke-aspatalon-men-prasava-ke-bada-ho-rahi-mauton-ki-gutthi-nahin-sulajhi-sarakara-ne-bithai-uchcha-stariya-jancha-7528 · **Language:** English **Tags:** Rajasthan hospital deaths, postpartum deaths, caesarean operation, kidney failure, Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, Bhilwara hospital, Kota hospital, Bikaner hospital A troubling pattern is unfolding across government hospitals in Rajasthan, where women are dying after childbirth in unusually high numbers. Since May, at least 18 women across the state have died following delivery, while 7 more women who developed kidney failure after caesarean operations are still fighting for their lives on dialysis. Alarmed by the scale of the crisis, the state government has ordered a high level, detailed investigation into the entire matter. The issue escalated sharply when 9 women died in just Bhilwara and Banswara alone between July 5 and July 10. The speed at which these deaths piled up sent officials scrambling and pushed the matter up to the state government. ## Where the deaths were recorded, from Bhilwara to Kota to Bikaner - At Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Bhilwara, 5 women died after caesarean deliveries within just six days. Hospital records show that these women's condition suddenly deteriorated soon after their surgeries, after which they were rushed to the ICU, but they did not survive treatment. - Earlier, in May, 5 women who had recently given birth died at a government hospital in Kota. - In Bikaner, in June, 6 women suffered sudden kidney failure after caesarean sections, of whom 2 later died. The remaining 7 women are still on dialysis, fighting to survive. ## Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar says even he is baffled Reacting to the mounting cases, Rajasthan's Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar said the pattern of deaths has puzzled officials themselves. He said, "It is very surprising for us that these deaths are happening at such short intervals and together, that we are unable to understand the exact cause. Initially we thought it might be due to the extreme heat, but the summer season has now passed as well. Blood reports and all other tests are coming back normal, yet the deaths are continuing. We have to find out the real reason behind this." According to Minister Khinvsar, senior officials, medical college principals and superintendents from the affected districts of Kota, Jodhpur and Bikaner have been summoned for a meeting. Given the seriousness of the situation, the government has also had the matter reviewed by a team from AIIMS Delhi, and is taking help from the state's senior gynaecologists. However, he made it clear that action will be taken against doctors or hospital administrations only once negligence or medical lapses are confirmed through the investigation. ## Hospital records and treatment methods now under the scanner The health department has ordered an audit of the affected hospitals' medical records, treatment methods, emergency response systems and the medicines being used. A separate team of experts from Jaipur has also been formed to closely examine the entire case and submit its findings to the government. ## Severe shortage of resources surfaces at Bhilwara hospital Amid the investigation, a severe shortage of resources at the Bhilwara hospital has also come to light. According to sources, the hospital carries out 30 to 40 caesarean operations every single day, yet only 8 instrument sets are available for surgery, of which 5 are for regular cases and 3 are kept for emergencies. Rules require every instrument set to be sterilised for at least 3 hours before it can be reused. But with such a heavy workload, following this process fully becomes difficult, raising the risk of infections spreading among patients. For now, the state government and health department are awaiting the investigation's findings. Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar has assured that necessary steps will be taken as soon as the real cause behind the deaths is identified, so that no other family has to face such a tragedy. ## What this means for you - **Across India:** The case raises questions about maternity care facilities, surgical sterilisation standards and emergency response systems at government hospitals nationwide, which could lead to tighter monitoring of maternal healthcare going forward. - **In Rajasthan:** Families planning caesarean deliveries in cities like Bhilwara, Kota, Bikaner and Jodhpur may want to be more cautious while choosing a hospital, as these facilities are likely to face closer scrutiny until the investigation is completed. ## Questions & Answers ### 1. How many women have died in Rajasthan so far? At least 18 women across Rajasthan have died after delivery since May. ### 2. How many women are currently on dialysis? 7 women who developed kidney failure after caesarean operations are still on dialysis fighting for their lives. ### 3. What happened between July 5 and July 10? 9 women died in just Bhilwara and Banswara during this period. ### 4. What did the Health Minister say about the deaths? Gajendra Singh Khinvsar said the pattern of deaths has baffled even officials and the exact cause is still unknown. ### 5. What problem was found at the Bhilwara hospital? The hospital performs 30 to 40 caesarean operations daily but has only 8 instrument sets available, affecting proper sterilisation. ### 6. Will action be taken against doctors or hospital administration? According to the Health Minister, action will only be taken once negligence or medical lapses are confirmed by the investigation. ### 7. Who is involved in the investigation? A team from AIIMS Delhi, senior state gynaecologists, and a separate team of experts from Jaipur are reviewing the matter. --- _TrendKia — Har trend, sabse pehle.. Machine-readable view; canonical HTML at the URL above._