Health minister Khader holds review meeting in Shivamogga, orders inquiry into death of woman

Health Minister U.T. Khader has said that his department will hold an inquiry into the death of a woman from Shivamogga, days after she gave birth to a baby.

Speaking to presspersons in Shivamogga on Saturday, after holding a review meeting with officers, Mr. Khader said the objective of his department was to ensure that everyone received quality healthcare. The death of a new mother was a matter of serious concern for the government, he said. “I have directed the Deputy Commissioner to conduct an inquiry into the incident and submit a report. Besides that, I will send a team of State-level officers of the department to inquire into the issue and submit a report as well,” he said.