Maternal deaths lead to 50% drop in Ballari hospital deliveries, ET HealthWorld

Ballari: Following the deaths of lactating mothers, the district hospital witnessed a substantial decrease in deliveries over the past six weeks. Concerned about the situation at the govt facility, expectant mothers are now opting for private hospitals to ensure safer deliveries. “The district hospital typically averages over 550 deliveries each month, but this has now […]

INTERVIEW | Consultant Obstetrician-Gynaecologist Shaibya Saldanha Discusses the Recent Spate of Maternal Deaths in Karnataka

The consultant obstetrician-gynaecologist says there is, at present, a poor system of procuring drugs and medical equipment for the public health system in India. | Photo Credit: By Special Arrangement Six women died in Ballari in Karnataka in November following caesarean section deliveries at the government district hospital, raising serious concerns about the quality of […]