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NHRC issues notices to UP govt, Ghaziabad DM over 24 maternal deaths in seven months

Lucknow, Nov 5 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported deaths of 24 women during pregnancy-related treatment or childbirth at various government and private hospitals in Ghaziabad district between April and October 2026.
Taking note of the media report, the Commission on Thursday issued notices to the Principal Secretary, Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Uttar Pradesh, and the District Magistrate of Ghaziabad, seeking detailed reports on the matter within two weeks.
According to the report, more than 3,000 pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies have been identified in the district, raising concerns over maternal healthcare and the availability of adequate medical facilities.
This information was disclosed in a report of the Health Department. The Rajapur area recorded the highest number of deaths at eight, followed by Loni and Bhojpur with 5 deaths each. Reportedly, more than 3,000 pregnant women in the district have been identified as having high-risk pregnancies.
The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights. Therefore, it has issued notices to the Principal Secretary, Department of Medical Health & Family Welfare, Uttar Pradesh and District Magistrate, Ghaziabad, calling for detailed reports on the matter within two weeks.
According to the media report, carried on November 3, 2026, 10 out of 24 women died due to excessive bleeding, 3 due to severe infection and 3 others due to hypertension. The remaining eight deaths were reportedly attributed to other medical conditions, including anaemia, heart attack, tuberculosis and brain tumour.
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