Delivery in front of Raj Bhavan: In a distressing incident that unfolded in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, the city’s health system was laid bare on Sunday. A pregnant woman was compelled to give birth on the road outside the gates of Raj Bhavan, highlighting the glaring gaps in the district’s healthcare infrastructure. The incident sheds light on the challenges faced by citizens due to delayed medical assistance.
Ambulance Delay Raises Concerns
As the ambulance failed to arrive on time despite being notified, the pregnant woman’s situation grew critical, leading to her giving birth on the road in front of Raj Bhavan. The distressing scene unfolded as passersby and women present there came together to help, using a cloth to create a makeshift cover for the delivery.
Minister Promises Action
Reacting to the incident, State Health Minister Brajesh Pathak assured that the matter is being taken seriously and appropriate action will be initiated to address the shortcomings in the system. The incident underscores the pressing need for better and more efficient emergency medical services.
Ambulance Absence Amid Labor Pain
The incident occurred in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area, where the ambulance failed to reach the promptly despite desperate pleas from the pregnant woman’s relatives. The prolonged absence of the ambulance forced the woman to deliver her child on the road due to severe labour pain.
Questions Raised on Ambulance Response Time
The woman’s relatives have alleged that even after waiting for half an hour, the ambulance did not arrive. This incident raises concerns about the efficiency and response time of emergency medical services in the region. Investigations will likely reveal the reasons behind the delay and the subsequent forced roadside delivery.
Birth on the Roadside
In a harrowing turn of events, the pregnant woman, accompanied by her relatives, attempted to reach the hospital via rickshaw when the ambulance was significantly delayed. However, the woman’s condition worsened, and she was forced to stop in front of Raj Bhavan. With the assistance of other women present, she gave birth under the makeshift cover of a cloth curtain.
सूबे की स्वास्थ्य व्यवस्था अपने लाख विज्ञापनों व दावों के बावजूद वेंटिलेटर पर है। एम्बुलेंस न मिलने पर रिक्शे से अस्पताल जा रही गर्भवती महिला को राज भवन के पास सड़क पर प्रसव के लिए मजबूर होना पड़े तो यह पूरी व्यवस्था के लिए शर्मनाक व सूबे की स्वास्थ्य व्यवस्था की असल हकीकत है। pic.twitter.com/ebEsBFwVsO
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Strong Critique from Opposition
Opposition leader Shivpal Singh Yadav from the Samajwadi Party criticized the state government’s healthcare system through a tweet. He described the incident as a stark reminder of the health system’s vulnerabilities, contrasting it with the government’s numerous advertisements and claims. The incident has exposed the dire reality of the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the efficiency and preparedness of emergency medical services in the region. The need for timely and reliable medical assistance remains paramount for citizens’ well-being and safety.
