Block Medical Officer and Staff Nurse suspended for not following the protocol regarding delivery in Primary Health Center Navanagar

Raipur, June 10, 2024/ On the instructions of Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Health Department has conducted a thorough investigation of the case in which a pregnant woman’s delivery was reportedly done on the floor of Primary Health Center Navanagar under Ambikapur block of Surguja district. During the investigation of the aforementioned case, statements were recorded and condition of the woman and the newborn child was noted, in presence of BMO, institution in-charge, BPM, staff nurse, ANM and local Mitanin. Block Medical Officer Dr. P.N. Rajwada was suspended with immediate effect for not following the protocol for delivery. Night Staff II ANM Mrs. Meena Chauhan was removed with immediate effect and posted at Ayushman Mandir Revapur. Staff Nurse Kanya Pankra, who was absent from duty without prior notice, was suspended with immediate effect. During the suspension period, the headquarters of the concerned person would be Urban Primary Health Center Navapara and they would be eligible for subsistence allowance.

Health Minister Mr. Jaiswal has issued instructions to the department officials to take strict action in cases of negligence and directed them to be more mindful and empathetic while dealing with the patients.