Fresh maternal health concern in Rajasthan: 4 new mothers in serious condition at Bikaner hospital

The minister added that he has directed officials to ensure the best possible treatment for all patients and ordered a detailed medical and administrative inquiry into each case.

The women were admitted to the hospital between May 15 and June 3.

PBM Hospital Superintendent Dr B S Ghiya said an investigation team has been constituted to examine the cases. “The patients were admitted on different dates, and two had delivered outside the hospital. One woman, who had a normal delivery, developed reduced urine output, but her condition has improved, and she may be discharged soon. Three others are undergoing dialysis due to kidney-related complications and are being closely monitored,” he said.

The Health Department also pointed out that PBM Hospital is a tertiary referral centre that receives complicated and critical cases from across the region. According to officials, one of the women was suffering from severe eclampsia — a serious pregnancy-related condition — and remains critical.

Meanwhile, authorities in Kota are still awaiting conclusive findings into the postpartum deaths of five women reported in May. Kota Medical College Principal Dr Nilesh Jain said four inquiry committees have ruled out human error or negligence, but the possibility of infection has not been ruled out.

“The source of infection, if any, could be the operation theatre, intravenous cannula or other factors. Reports related to medicines have been received, while findings regarding medical equipment are still awaited,” Jain said.