Dying of pregnant lady in Pune: State, PMC panels start probe
Apr 06, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Tanisha had reportedly denied emergency admission at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital (DMH) on account of her household’s incapability to right away pay a ₹10 lakh deposit
The Pune Municipal Company’s (PMC) loss of life audit committee and the regional loss of life audit committee of the state public well being division on Saturday started a probe within the loss of life of 37-year-old Tanisha alias Ishwari Sushant Bhise, officers mentioned.
Tanisha had reportedly denied emergency admission at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital (DMH) on account of her household’s incapability to right away pay a ₹10 lakh deposit. She was later admitted to Surya Hospital in Wakad, the place she delivered twin ladies by way of C-section on March 29. Nevertheless, her situation deteriorated as a consequence of postnatal problems. She was subsequently referred to Manipal Hospital in Baner, the place she died on March 31.
“The 2 knowledgeable maternal loss of life committees are reviewing the circumstances resulting in Tanisha’s loss of life to find out the precise trigger. A key focus of the investigation is whether or not she was denied well timed therapy throughout the golden hour, which can have led to her problems and loss of life,” mentioned a senior well being official, requesting anonymity.
The official added that the ultimate audit report might be submitted to the general public well being division, which can assist set up whether or not there was any negligence or delay in therapy.
A five-member panel from the general public well being division visited DMH, Surya Hospital, and Manipal Hospital on Friday. The committee recorded statements from treating docs, nurses, and different hospital employees, and picked up medical paperwork associated to the case.
Officers mentioned they’re awaiting statements from Tanisha’s family members. As soon as these are recorded, the investigation report might be compiled and submitted to the state authorities.
DMH responds to PMC’s present trigger discover
In its response to a present trigger discover issued by the PMC, DMH mentioned the affected person had been suggested in 2023 to think about adoption because of the high-risk nature of her being pregnant.
Hospital officers claimed that Tanisha had a number of problems, didn’t bear common antenatal check-ups (ANC), and didn’t return for follow-ups regardless of being warned of the dangers. “She wanted admission for shut remark as a consequence of a number of high-risk components,” the hospital acknowledged.
