Karnataka BJP blamed the Congress government for recent maternal deaths in the state, citing substandard drugs and a 'medical mafia' controlling the health department. Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka demanded a judicial inquiry and action against the drug manufacturer.

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Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 17 (PTI) Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday told the Legislative Council that he is in favour of a "high-level" probe into the recent maternal deaths in Ballari district. He also said the government would take a final decision after discussing it with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. 	With members demanding a high-level probe into such deaths, he said the government would decide on it after reviewing the …

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Karnataka Health Minister to discuss 'high-level' probe with CM over maternal deaths

Belagavi: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday told the Legislative Council that he is in favour of a “high-level” probe into the recent maternal deaths in Ballari district. He also said the government would take a final decision after discussing it with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. With members demanding a high-level probe into such deaths, he said the government would decide on it after reviewing the report by an expert commit…

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Karnataka health minister to discuss 'high-level' probe with CM over maternal deaths

Last Updated on December 18, 2024 by Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 18 (IANS) Karnataka BJP launched an attack on the state’s Congress-led government on Wednesday over maternal deaths reported across the state. Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, raised the issue in the Legislative Assembly, stating that the situation in the state has become so dire […] The post Women in K’taka fear stepping inside govt hospitals after maternal deaths, says BJP lead…

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Belagavi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Tuesday that holding pharmaceutical companies accountable has proven to be difficult, emphasising that it needs to be tackled through national-level legislation. “I want to convey that drug-related laws are not strong. There is no history of action being taken against pharmaceutical companies,” said the minister on the floor of the Legislative Council while addr…

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Holding pharmaceutical companies accountable has proven difficult: K’taka Health Minister on maternal deaths

Holding pharmaceutical companies accountable has proven difficult: K’taka Health Minister on maternal deaths Belagavi: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Tuesday that holding pharmaceutical companies accountable has proven to be difficult, emphasising that it needs to be tackled through national-level legislation. “I want to convey that drug-related laws are not strong. There is […] The post Holding pharmaceutical companies accou…

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The Women Advocates and Research Documentation Centre (WARDC) has urged stakeholders to take actions to end maternal deaths from unsafe abortions.   The organisation also decried societal norms that pressure women with health conditions to carry pregnancies to the detriment of their health.   WARDC made the call in Lagos during the screening of […]

Karnataka maternal deaths: BJP says health department under 'medical mafia'

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