Pregnant women in labour who reach govt. hospital at night in Vijayapuram in Tiruvarur district not treated, says consumer association
A consumer association in Tiruvarur has demanded that the Government Women and Children Hospital in Vijayapuram provide 24/7 delivery services for pregnant women. Currently, patients arriving at night are redirected to another facility despite recent infrastructure upgrades.
Why it matters
The lack of round-the-clock obstetric care in public hospitals poses significant health risks to pregnant women and highlights gaps in rural healthcare infrastructure.
The Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection And Environmental Research Centre (TNCPERC), Tiruvarur, has demanded holistic medical services for pregnant women at the Government Women and Children Hospital at Vijayapuram in Tiruvarur.
The article reports on the demands of a consumer group and provides context regarding hospital capacity and official statistics.
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