Family members of 30-year-old Girija carried out a protest following her death at the government hospital in Vitla late on Monday night.
According to District Health Officer Ramakrishna Rao, a pregnant Girija was admitted at the hospital for delivery. Doctors at the hospital administered dextrose for inducing pain. Around 8.30 p.m. doctors noticed Girija having convulsions. Immediately arrangements were made to send her in the 108 ambulance to the Government Wenlock Hosptial.
Dr. Rao said Girija died before reaching the Wenlock Hospital. The ambulance returned to the Vitla hospital where family members and other residents carried out demonstration accusing the doctors of negligence. After heated arguments with the hospital staff, family members agreed for autopsy of Girija at Wenlock Hospital. Dr. Rao said an inquiry will be conducted to find lapses, if any, that has led to Girija’s death.
Vitla police said a relative of Girija has filed a complaint accusing doctors of negligence.
