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Rajasthan Drug Dept Bans 6 Medicines After 2 Maternal Deaths in Kota
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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The Rajasthan Drug Department has banned the use and supply of six medicines following the deaths of two women after C-sections at a government hospital in Kota.
The Drug Department of Rajasthan has imposed an immediate ban on the use and supply of six specific medicines following a tragic incident at a government hospital in Kota. The decision comes after two women died and a third patient’s condition deteriorated significantly following C-section procedures.
Officials stated that the ban is a precautionary measure to ensure patient safety while an investigation into the cause of the deaths is underway. The six drugs have been restricted from being administered in hospitals and supplied to pharmacies across the state until further notice.
The incident has raised concerns regarding the safety protocols in government healthcare facilities. Authorities are reviewing the medical records and the specific batches of the banned medications to determine if there was any negligence or defect in the drugs.
The Drug Department assured the public that alternative medical treatments are available and that strict monitoring will be enforced to prevent any further incidents involving these substances.
Officials stated that the ban is a precautionary measure to ensure patient safety while an investigation into the cause of the deaths is underway. The six drugs have been restricted from being administered in hospitals and supplied to pharmacies across the state until further notice.
The incident has raised concerns regarding the safety protocols in government healthcare facilities. Authorities are reviewing the medical records and the specific batches of the banned medications to determine if there was any negligence or defect in the drugs.
The Drug Department assured the public that alternative medical treatments are available and that strict monitoring will be enforced to prevent any further incidents involving these substances.