In a shocking case of medical negligence, two pregnant women were forced to deliver their babies under the light of mobile flashlights at Sahadei Community Health Center in Vaishali due to a prolonged power outage. The incident, which occurred late Wednesday night, has sparked outrage after a video of the delivery went viral on social media.The two women, Parvati Devi and Ragini Kumari, were in labor when they were brought to the health center. However, with no electricity and no staff to operate the generator, the medical team was left with no choice but to conduct the deliveries using mobile and torch lights. According to health worker Kumari Asha, the power cut occurred around 1:30 am and despite complaints to the medical officer, the issue remained unresolved.#बिहार में #वैशाली के सहदेई सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र में प्रसव पीड़ा से कराह रही दो महिलाओं का मोबाइल की फ्लैश लाइट में स्वास्थ्य कर्मियों ने प्रसव कराया !!मोबाईल और टॉर्च की रोशनी में कराया गया प्रसव का वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर तेजी से वायरल हो रहा है !!यह वायरल वीडियो बुधवार… pic.twitter.com/6GEnl43MVg— MANOJ SHARMA LUCKNOW UP🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@ManojSh28986262) September 26, 2024Delivery amidst darkness and lack of resourcesAccording to the sources, both deliveries took place at around 2:10 am in the absence of basic necessities, including water. Asha confirmed that not only was there no power, but the water tank was also empty, creating further challenges. There is a generator in the center, but no one was there to operate it, she stated, echoing the frustrations of other staff members.Calls for accountabilityThe families of both women, along with local residents, have expressed anger over the situation. Reports claim that Dr Anil Kumar, a staff member at the center, confirmed the lack of electricity and stated that the generator could not be operated due to the absence of personnel. Despite the shocking conditions, both women and their newborns are reportedly safe.This incident has raised serious concerns about the state of healthcare facilities in the region, particularly the lack of preparedness for emergencies like power outages. Calls for accountability and improvements in basic hospital infrastructure have gained momentum in the aftermath of the incident.
