Non-availability of ventilator claims life of pregnant lady

Davanagere: A pregnant woman died on Tuesday at the Chigateri district hospital due to medical negligence.

The was identified as Bhavani (24) a native of Hulluru village of Chitradurga district.

Reportedly the non-availability of a ventilator led to Bhavani’s death.

“Even though there was a need of Ventilator for the patient, the medical staff didn’t provide on and showed medical negligence,” Bhavani’s family alleged.

Following the incident, Bhavani’s relatives showed their anguish in front of the hospital. However, police arrived at the spot and situation under control.