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Maharashtra Probes Pune Hospital After Pregnant Woman's Death Spurs Outcry

Mangeshkar Hospital adopts 'no deposit' policy for emergencies as political and public pressure mounts over alleged denial of care.

Several political parties, ruling parties and in opposition, held protests at the DMH. Police personnel were at the hospital to prevent law-and-order issues on the hospital premises. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)
The official added that the final audit report will be submitted to the public health department, which will help establish whether there was any negligence or delay in treatment. (HT FILE)
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that strict action would be taken against those found guilty in the case of a pregnant woman dying after she was denied treatment at a hospital in Pune

Overview

  • Tanisha Bhise, a pregnant woman, died after allegedly being denied admission at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital due to non-payment of a ₹10 lakh deposit.
  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered multiple inquiries and promised strict action against those found responsible.
  • The hospital has implemented a 'no deposit' policy for emergency cases following widespread protests and criticism from political parties and activists.
  • The state government is drafting a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to prevent similar incidents in charitable hospitals, which receive subsidies to serve indigent patients.
  • Protests by activists and political groups continue, with demands for accountability and systemic reforms in the healthcare sector.