The tragic sequence of maternal deaths at divisional headquarters hospitals in Kota shows no signs of stopping. In the latest incident, a parturient lost her life while undergoing treatment at the New Medical College Hospital in Kota. The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Fula Bai, a resident of nearby Baran district. Despite two days of continuous intensive treatment and extensive efforts by the medical staff, her life could not be saved, plunging her family into deep grief and once again sparking serious discussions regarding the healthcare services across the Hadoti region.
Referred from Baran in critical condition
According to available details, 31-year-old Fula Bai from Baran was referred to Kota on November 11 due to severe delivery-related complications and a critical health condition. Family members had rushed her to Kota with the hope of saving her life, expecting timely and specialized medical care at the division's largest healthcare institutions.
Treatment shifted from MBS to New Medical College
Upon arriving in Kota, the patient was initially admitted to Maharaja Bhim Singh Hospital. Following preliminary examinations and recognizing the severity of her condition, the doctors referred her to the New Medical College Hospital for advanced care. Once admitted there, a team of doctors provided intensive treatment for two consecutive days, but as her condition failed to improve, she ultimately succumbed.
Questions raised over the Hadoti referral system
The recurring deaths of patients and specifically pregnant women referred in critical condition from neighboring districts such as Baran, Bundi, and Jhalawar to Kota's hospitals have posed major challenges for the local medical administration. Experts and citizens believe that district-level hospitals should possess adequate resources and specialist doctors to handle complicated delivery cases locally, thereby reducing the delays and risks incurred during transit to Kota.
