Bhiwandi IGM Hospital Relies On On-Call Gynaecologists For C-Sections, Raising Concerns Over Maternity Care Gaps
Bhiwandi: Maternity services at the Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Sub-District Hospital in Bhiwandi continue to rely on an on-call arrangement for Caesarean sections with the hospital currently lacking a permanently available gynaecologist for such procedures. According to the hospital administration a private specialist is called in on an on-call basis whenever a Caesarean section is required.…
The Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Sub-District Hospital in Bhiwandi currently relies on an on-call arrangement for Caesarean sections, as it lacks a permanently available gynaecologist. The private specialist is called in whenever the need arises and the hospital is paid Rs 4,000 for each procedure. This arrangement has been in place for about two years, with the hospital administration seeking government-appointed specialist doctors to fill the gap.
However, concerns have been raised over the regular availability of the contracted gynaecologist, as well as the monitoring of women following Caesarean sections. Post-operative care is typically provided by MBBS doctors, but timely access to a specialist is crucial if complications arise. Despite repeated visits by elected representatives, including the MP and local MLAs, the shortage of specialist healthcare services remains an ongoing issue.
The hospital caters to a large segment of Bhiwandi's population, making the availability of skilled doctors and essential medical infrastructure particularly important.
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