Rajasthan: Maternal mortality crisis worsens as 9 more women die | TheBriefWire
Rajasthan: Maternal mortality crisis worsens as 9 more women die
Published 11 July 2026 ยท health
Nine women died in Rajasthan government hospitals between July 5 and July 10. Medical teams were dispatched to Bhilwara and Banswara to investigate these recent
Nine women died in Rajasthan government hospitals between July 5 and July 10. Medical teams were dispatched to Bhilwara and Banswara to investigate these recent deaths.
These incidents add to earlier maternal deaths reported from other districts since May. Grieving families questioned the adequacy of care and monitoring provided to patients.
The ongoing crisis raises concerns about the reliability of government medical infrastructure.
Published: July 12, 2026 โข 1:06 AM IST ยท Updated: July 12, 2026 โข 9:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Nine women died in Rajasthan government hospitals between July 5 and July 10. Medical teams were dispatched to Bhilwara and Banswara to investigate these recent deaths.
These incidents add to earlier maternal deaths reported from other districts since May.
Grieving families questioned the adequacy of care and monitoring provided to patients.
The ongoing crisis raises concerns about the reliability of government medical infrastructure.