Overview

• Tanisha Bhise, a pregnant woman, was denied admission at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital over a Rs 10 lakh deposit and died after giving birth at another hospital.
• Deputy CM Ajit Pawar confirmed the government will enforce a 'No Denial Policy' requiring all hospitals to provide emergency care without refusal.
• High-powered committees have submitted reports on the incident, and stringent action against those found responsible is imminent.
• Planned reforms include a healthcare response tracker, a dedicated helpline for pregnant women, and the formation of rapid response teams to strengthen emergency services.
• The case has exposed systemic failures in Maharashtra's healthcare system, prompting stricter regulations for private hospitals and renewed focus on equitable care.