Two doctors suspended over death of pregnant woman at government hospital in Madhya Pradesh
Two doctors and two nursing staff members have been suspended following the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh. The state government ordered an inquiry after the family alleged medical negligence and staff misbehavior.
Why it matters
It highlights issues of accountability and patient care standards within the public healthcare system.
Two doctors and two nursing staff members were suspended on Friday (August 28, 2026) following a preliminary inquiry into the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh ’s Rewa district two days ago, officials said.
Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla had ordered a probe into the death of Kalpana Mishra, the woman, and her unborn child, an official release said.
Following the preliminary inquiry, duty doctor Dr. Sonal Agrawal of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department and Dr. Nidhi Pandey of the Anaesthesia Department were suspended for prima facie negligence and indiscipline, it added.
Two nurses were also suspended following complaints of misbehaviour from the deceased’s family members.
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