Death incident at Bellary district hospital creates uproar
On the one hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party complained to the BJP over the death of five women in the maternity ward of the Bellary district hospital in Karnataka. On the other hand, the Siddaramaiah government in the state also took the incident seriously. A Karnataka cabinet meeting was held today on the entire issue. CM Siddaramaiah took a stern stand in it and said that our government will not tolerate any act that poses danger to human life. He has directed immediate action against the culprits.
The death toll at Bellary Hospital has now increased to five. The issue was discussed in depth at a cabinet meeting led by Siddaramaiah today. Siddaramaiah has directed health department officials to investigate the death. He said immediate action should be taken against those who received the wrong treatment.
If I’m wrong, I’m ready to resign – Health Minister
Meanwhile, state health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has also taken a stern stance on cases of deaths in maternity wards and said action should be taken against the culprits of such cases. He accused the BJP leaders of playing politics and said I was ready to resign if I was wrong.
The Karnataka government also said that action has been taken against the pharmaceutical company in this matter. It was also revealed that the deceased had suffered from other health problems. The team of doctors said that the remaining patients are receiving treatment and are gradually recovering.
Any idea what this whole thing is about?
Between November 9 and 11, a total of 34 caesarean sections were performed at Bellary District Hospital, seven of which were complicated surgeries. Four died first, and then one died later.
Data show that all pregnant women received lactated Ringer’s intravenous infusion and subsequently experienced discomfort. Karnataka Drug Logistics and Warehousing reports that intravenous fluids are being used incorrectly. So now some are asking: Why do doctors use it?
Questions about Ringer’s Lactate
After this incident, Lactated Ringer aroused people’s concerns and questions. The Karnataka Health Ministry has written to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) requesting M/s Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Compounded Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Lactated Ringer), to verify the standard quality certification issued by the Drug Controller General of India, Kolkata. Central Drug Laboratory.
Ringer’s lactate is a drug commonly used by doctors to restore fluid balance in the body.
327 people have died so far this year
The BJP has lodged a complaint with the Lokayukta over the entire incident. So far this year, 327 mothers have died in the state. The health minister said the government was taking the incident seriously. We were instructed to check everything. Such cases should not be tolerated at all. Strict legal action should be taken against the culprits. Laws are already in place to protect pharmaceutical companies.
