Bengaluru, April 5 -- More than 70 per cent of the maternal deaths observed between April 2024 and December 2024 could have been prevented in Karnataka, an audit report stated on Friday.

A technical committee, headed by the Director of Health and Family Welfare Services of the state government, released a report examining maternal deaths recorded between April 1 and December 31, 2024, prompted by the tragic loss of five pregnant women in Ballari in November 2024.

The committee's report reviewed maternal deaths across the state, including those in government and private hospitals.

According to the report, it was identified that 18 maternal deaths were linked to complications arising from Ringer's lactate solution. The audit noted neglig...