Woman gives birth outside PHC as it was locked; inquiry initiated

Srijana gave birth to her child on the porch of the PHC in Veldurthi in the Medak district on the intervening night of 10 and 11 March.

BySouth First Desk

Published Mar 12, 2024 | 6:57 PMUpdatedMar 12, 2024 | 6:57 PM

Telangana woman delivered baby in hospital porch

The family of a Telangana woman, who recently gave birth to a child, alleged the delivery happened on the porch of the primary health centre, in Medak district, because of the absence of medical staff and the centre was locked. Apparently, the staff had been absent for the past eight days and the doctor appeared only the next afternoon.

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