Hospital Staff Refuse Admission to Pregnant Woman in Vemulawada
Hospital Staff Refuse Admission to Pregnant Woman at Vemulawada Area Hospital
Staff at the government Area Hospital in Vemulawada allegedly refused to admit a pregnant woman after informing her family that a gynecologist was not available at the facility.
The incident involved Gautami, a resident of Rudrangi village. She had completed nine months and four days of pregnancy and was reportedly facing health discomfort when family members shifted her to the hospital in a 108 ambulance.
Nursing Staff Turn Away Patient Over Doctor Unavailability
According to the family, the nursing staff at the Vemulawada Area Hospital told them that a gynecologist was not available at the time. As a result, the pregnant woman was not admitted to the hospital and was asked to leave the premises.
The decision drew strong objections from relatives who accompanied her to the hospital. They expressed anger over the refusal to admit a woman who was in the final stage of pregnancy.
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Family members said that the hospital, which is expected to provide emergency medical services, declined to take responsibility for the case due to the absence of a specialist doctor.
Shifted to Sircilla District Hospital in Another Ambulance
After being turned away, the family arranged for another 108 ambulance. The pregnant woman was then shifted to the Area Hospital in Sircilla for medical care.
Relatives stated that the situation forced them to seek treatment elsewhere despite initially approaching the nearest government hospital for assistance.
The episode led to criticism from the family members, who questioned why emergency care was not provided at the Vemulawada facility.
Lack of a Gynecologist Reported for Over a Month
Local residents have said that the government hospital in Vemulawada has been facing difficulties due to the absence of a gynecologist for the past month.
People in the area have reported problems in accessing maternity services at the hospital during this period. Patients requiring gynecological care have had to travel to other hospitals in the district for treatment.
The incident has renewed concerns among residents regarding the availability of specialist doctors in government hospitals and the challenges faced by patients seeking maternity care.
