Hyderabad, June 1 -- A woman and her newborn baby died due to alleged medical negligence at a primary healthcare center (PHC) in Balanagar on Saturday, May 31.

The deceased woman was identified as Aruna. The delivery was reportedly conducted by an auxiliary midwife nurse (ANM) in the absence of a gynaecologist. However, after delivery, hospital staff noticed that the newborn was unresponsive.

They advised the family to rush the newborn toNiloufer Hospitalfor specialised care. Tragically, upon arrival at Niloufer, doctors confirmed theinfant had already passed away.

As Aruna's condition deteriorated further, the doctors referred her to Gandhi Hospital. However, the woman died en route.

Family alleges medical negligence

The family accu...