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70% of maternal deaths in Karnataka between April and December of 2024 were preventable, finds audit report

A government technical team found that 70% of maternal deaths in Karnataka between April and December 2024 were preventable.
The Interim Maternal Death Audit Report stated that 82% of deaths occurred between childbirth and 42 days postpartum.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasized the need for timely medical decisions regarding risk factors like anaemia and gestational diabetes to reduce preventable deaths.
A pregnant woman died after being denied treatment due to an inability to pay a £500,000 deposit, leading to public outrage and highlighting issues in healthcare access.

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Over 70 Pc Maternal Deaths in Karnataka Could've Been Prevented: Audit Report

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Nearly 70 per cent of maternal deaths that occurred between April 1 and December 31, 2024, could have been prevented by following certain practices such as optimising cesarean rates and ensuring health facility preparedness, according to the interim maternal death audit report released by the Health and Family Welfare Department on Friday. India News | Over 70 Pc Maternal Deaths in Karnataka …

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70% of maternal deaths in Karnataka between April and December of 2024 were preventable, finds audit report

A government constituted technical team of health experts has found that 70% of maternal deaths in Karnataka between April and December 2024 could have been prevented. The team, headed by the director of the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, was constituted following the sudden spurt in maternal deaths in Ballari in November 2024.

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Pregnant woman dies after hospital denies treatment over lack of money in Pune

Seven-month-pregnant Tanisha Bhise died after a Pune hospital allegedly denied her treatment due to insufficient funds. Her family claims the delay cost her life despite offering partial payment.

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Pregnant woman dies after allegedly being denied treatment over ₦500,000 deposit

A pregnant woman in labour has tragically passed away after allegedly being denied treatment at a hospital due to her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The heartbreaking ordeal was first shared on Instagram in February by her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, and recently gained widespread attention on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video,

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Pune: Protest over Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital Controversy #Gallery

Pune: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) workers stage a protest after a pregnant woman passed away allegedly due to delayed treatment over payment demands at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune on Friday, April 04, 2025.... - Social News XYZ

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Pune Woman’s Death Sparks Outrage; Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Orders High-Level Probe into Delayed Medical Care - PUNE PULSE

PUNE: The tragic death of Tanisha Bhise, allegedly due to delayed medical attention at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, has ignited public outrage across Pune and Maharashtra. In response, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has launched a high-level investigation into the incident. Terming the case “deeply unfortunate,” Pawar has directed a panel of expert doctors to scrutinize the

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