Kodangal Staff Refuse Care, Woman Delivers in Ambulance
Kodangal Medical Staff Direct Pregnant Woman to Tandur, Delivery Occurs in Ambulance
Woman Forced to Travel After Being Denied Care
A pregnant woman who arrived for delivery at a government medical facility in Kodangal was allegedly turned away by on-duty staff and asked to go to Tandur for treatment. The incident came to light after a delay, raising concerns over access to emergency maternal care in the area.
According to available information, the woman, identified as Shirisha, had approached the Kodangal hospital for delivery. However, medical personnel reportedly informed her that no doctor was available and advised her to seek treatment at Tandur instead.
Delivery Takes Place Inside the 108 Ambulance
Following the refusal, Shirisha was shifted in a 108 ambulance to be taken to Tandur. During the journey, she went into labour and delivered the baby inside the ambulance itself.
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The incident is reported to have occurred late Thursday night, but details emerged only later. Both the mother and newborn were subsequently attended to after the delivery.
Questions Over Emergency Medical Response
The episode has raised questions about the functioning of emergency services at the Kodangal facility, particularly the availability of doctors during critical hours. The lack of immediate medical assistance forced the patient into transit at a crucial stage of labour.
Such incidents highlight gaps in maternal healthcare infrastructure, especially in smaller towns where dependence on nearby larger centres remains high.
Incident Surfaces After Delay
Though the delivery was completed successfully, the circumstances under which it occurred have drawn attention. The delay in the incident coming to public notice has also led to scrutiny of reporting and accountability mechanisms within the local health system.
Further administrative response or inquiry into the matter has not been detailed so far.
