Mizoram health minister apologises for death of pregnant woman after hospital 'denied' admission

Mizoram: Woman dies after childbirth outside Lunglei hospital

On March 12, 31-year-old F. Lallawmkimi died shortly after delivering her baby outside the premises of Civil Hospital Lunglei, an event that has since triggered protests and demands for accountability. According to local organisations, the woman was allegedly denied admission at a critical moment, a claim that has intensified public anger. In a strongly worded statement […] The post Mizoram: Woman dies after childbirth outside Lunglei hospital a…

Mizoram health minister apologises for death of pregnant woman after hospital 'denied' admission

Aizawl, Mar 16 (PTI) Mizoram Health Minister Lalrinpuii on Monday issued a formal apology and ordered a high-level inquiry, following the death of a 31-year-old pregnant woman, who was allegedly denied admission by a government hospital in Lunglei.Speaking at the launch of Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS 2.0) at the assembly conference hall here, Lalrinpuii described reports of the hospital staff turning away the patient as "heartbre…