Illegal Hospital Sealed in Badaun After Mother and Newborn Die During Delivery

RNI : BADAUN, Uttar Pradesh:An unregistered private hospital in Islamnagar was sealed by the Health Department on Friday following the death of a young mother and her newborn during childbirth, triggering a major crackdown on illegally operated healthcare facilities in the area.

Acting on the directions of District Magistrate Avnish Rai, a special investigation team comprising Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Deputy CMO) and Nodal Officer for the Unregistered Cell, Dr. Navneet Kumar, along with Nayab Tehsildar and other health officials, conducted a surprise inspection at Mahi Health Care Centre located on the Sahaswan Road in Lalbagh.

The action came after the case of a 19-year-old woman, Nargish, wife of Ilyas and a resident of Hata locality, reached the district administration. She reportedly died during delivery at the facility, while the newborn also lost its life.

During the inspection, officials found that the hospital was operating without valid registration and allegedly providing medical services in violation of regulatory norms. The team also suspected the involvement of unqualified practitioners at the facility. Following the findings, authorities immediately sealed the hospital and initiated further legal and administrative proceedings.

After sealing the centre, the inspection team launched a drive against other illegally run clinics in the area. However, several suspected quacks and unlicensed operators reportedly shut their establishments and fled after receiving information about the raid.

Health officials stated that a detailed inquiry into the maternal and neonatal deaths is underway, and strict action will be taken against those found responsible.

Dr. Navneet Kumar, Deputy CMO and Nodal Officer (Unregistered Cell), said that the investigation is being conducted under the directions of the Chief Medical Officer and appropriate action has been initiated against the illegally operated healthcare facility.