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"Infection from Left Bandage Claims Life of Dehradun Woman Post-Caesarean"
A 26-year-old woman in Dehradun died from an infection caused by a bandage left in her abdomen during a caesarean section, prompting an investigation into the incident.
- Jyoti Pal, a 26-year-old woman from Dehradun, tragically died after developing an infection linked to a bandage left inside her abdomen during childbirth.
- Following her death, her husband, Prajjwal Pal, filed a complaint, leading to the formation of a four-member committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the caesarean section.
- The inquiry, headed by Chief Medical Officer Manoj Sharma, aims to determine accountability and improve medical practices to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Why It Matters
This incident raises serious concerns about surgical practices and patient safety in private hospitals. It underscores the need for stringent protocols during childbirth to protect maternal health.