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Sterilization Lapse in Bhilwara
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 02:18 PM
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A significant lapse in sterilization procedures has been uncovered at a hospital in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, where 30-40 cesarean sections are performed daily with only 8 surgical instrument sets available. This has raised serious concerns about the hospital's ability to maintain proper sterilization protocols.
An investigation into maternal deaths in Rajasthan has led to a disturbing discovery at a hospital in Bhilwara. The hospital, which performs a large number of cesarean sections daily, has been found to have a severe shortage of surgical instrument sets. With only 8 sets available, the hospital is struggling to maintain proper sterilization protocols, putting the health and safety of patients at risk. The discovery has raised serious concerns about the hospital's ability to provide adequate care to its patients. The hospital's management has yet to comment on the issue.