Another tragic maternal death has come to light at the New Medical College Hospital in Kota, Rajasthan, raising serious concerns about local healthcare. Thirty-year-old Roshan Bai, a resident of Mal Bambori village, passed away on Saturday while undergoing treatment. According to her relatives, her health began deteriorating right after she underwent a C-section delivery at the facility. Despite complaining of unbearable pain and internal blood accumulation in her abdomen, her condition failed to improve. As her situation worsened, she was moved to the intensive care unit and a second surgery was performed, but medical staff were unable to save her life.
This unfortunate incident has once again placed the hospital's patient care and medical protocols under intense scrutiny. Family members alleged that Roshan did not receive timely and proper treatment despite her worsening health condition. However, the exact cause of death and whether any medical negligence occurred can only be confirmed after a thorough investigation. Notably, this marks the second death of a postpartum woman at the New Medical College Hospital within a twenty-four-hour window. Questions regarding the deteriorating health and fatalities of women following delivery at this facility have been raised on previous occasions as well.
Shifted to ICU after health worsened post C-section
Roshan Bai had been admitted to the New Medical College Hospital in Kota for her delivery. Medical staff performed a C-section operation, following which she successfully gave birth to a child. According to her relatives, Roshan began feeling unwell shortly after the delivery, accompanied by severe abdominal pain. Family members noted that her discomfort escalated due to internal blood accumulation. When her condition turned critical, she was shifted to the intensive care unit, where she received treatment under the supervision of attending doctors.
Life could not be saved despite a second surgery
Her family members stated that when Roshan's condition showed no signs of improvement, doctors decided to perform a second surgery. Despite this intervention, her health could not be stabilized. She was once again admitted to the ICU, where she ultimately succumbed during treatment. Following the incident, relatives accused the hospital of delaying treatment and failing to provide adequate medical care. However, an official response from the hospital administration regarding the exact causes of death and the procedures followed during treatment is still awaited.
Questions raised earlier over hospital treatment standards
This fatality involving a postpartum woman at the New Medical College Hospital has surfaced at a time when the facility has previously faced controversies over women falling seriously ill or dying after childbirth. Back in May, deaths of postpartum patients at the hospital had already triggered heated debates concerning treatment standards and potential medical oversight. With the passing of Roshan Bai, discussions have resumed regarding how patients are monitored after delivery, how complications are identified, and whether timely interventions are being provided. At present, establishing the true cause of death and investigating the family's allegations remain the primary focus.
