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12 July 2026

Rajasthan hospital surgery deaths inquiry

This incident serves as a case study for systemic failures in public health infrastructure and the implementation of government welfare schemes, though it is not a direct policy or legislative event.

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Notes

  • Nine women died following Caesarean section and gynaecological surgeries across two government hospitals in Rajasthan (Bhilwara and Banswara) within one week.
  • Five deaths occurred at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Bhilwara; one operation theatre (OT) was closed due to unsatisfactory microbiological samples.
  • Four deaths occurred at a government hospital in Banswara between July 7 and 10.
  • State government has initiated an inquiry to determine the causes of death.
  • Preliminary government findings attribute deaths to medical complications including myocardial infarction, hypovolemic shock, pulmonary thromboembolism, HELLP syndrome, and post-partum haemorrhage.
  • Government officials state that preliminary probes have not established a direct link between the deaths and OT-acquired infections.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of maintaining stringent infection control protocols in public health facilities to ensure patient safety during surgical procedures. 150 words
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  2. Public health infrastructure in India faces challenges in balancing high patient volumes with the maintenance of clinical quality standards. Analyze the systemic measures required to improve maternal health outcomes and surgical safety in government hospitals. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following medical complications is often associated with severe pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders, as mentioned in recent clinical reports?

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