GANGTOK, 26 Dec: The Health Department has taken serious note of the death of a 25-year-old mother at the North District Hospital, Mangan, due to complications developed during childbirth and has directed an officer of the rank of Principal Director to immediately enquire into the matter.
Speaking to NOW! over the phone, the Health Secretary Dr. Kumar Bhandari, reiterated that the Department was “very saddened and concerned” about the death of 25-year-old Dil Kumari Gurung at Mangan District Hospital.
It may be recalled that Dil Kumari Gurung had been admitted to the district hospital at around 6 pm on 23 December where she gave birth to a child at around 11 a.m. It is alleged that the gynecologist was not on duty at the time and when contacted over phone gave instructions to the other doctor on duty and staff regarding the delivery instead of attending to the complication immediately.
By the time the gynecologist arrived at the hospital the young mother had already died due to excessive bleeding and low blood pressure at around 1 p.m.
The Health Secretary informs that in follow up to media reports on the death on 25 December, the Department deputed the Principal Director, Health Department, to proceed to Mangan and get firsthand information about the incident. Despite being a holiday, the Principal Director was directed to enquire into the matter on 25 December and is expected back in Gangtok today.
“The Department has taken the matter very seriously, and if any instance of negligence is found after examination, at any level, appropriate action will be taken,” the Health Secretary has assured.
Speaking to NOW! over the phone, the Health Secretary Dr. Kumar Bhandari, reiterated that the Department was “very saddened and concerned” about the death of 25-year-old Dil Kumari Gurung at Mangan District Hospital.
It may be recalled that Dil Kumari Gurung had been admitted to the district hospital at around 6 pm on 23 December where she gave birth to a child at around 11 a.m. It is alleged that the gynecologist was not on duty at the time and when contacted over phone gave instructions to the other doctor on duty and staff regarding the delivery instead of attending to the complication immediately.
By the time the gynecologist arrived at the hospital the young mother had already died due to excessive bleeding and low blood pressure at around 1 p.m.
The Health Secretary informs that in follow up to media reports on the death on 25 December, the Department deputed the Principal Director, Health Department, to proceed to Mangan and get firsthand information about the incident. Despite being a holiday, the Principal Director was directed to enquire into the matter on 25 December and is expected back in Gangtok today.
“The Department has taken the matter very seriously, and if any instance of negligence is found after examination, at any level, appropriate action will be taken,” the Health Secretary has assured.
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