Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Woman Delivers Baby at Locked Madhya Pradesh Health Centre Gate
Bharti went to a health centre because she was having a baby.
Her family reached the centre by ambulance on Sunday night.
They said the main gate was locked when they arrived.
The gate was opened after villagers pressured the watchman.
The family said no doctor or nurse was there to help.
Bharti then delivered a baby girl near the gate.
The mother and baby were later taken to a district hospital.
Officials said they would investigate what happened.
A woman delivered a baby girl at the gate of Ahmedpur Health Centre in Vidisha district on Sunday night.
Bharti’s family said the health centre’s main gate was locked when they arrived around 8:30 p.m.
The family alleged that no doctor or nursing staff were available even after the centre was opened.
The mother and newborn were later taken by ambulance to Vidisha District Hospital.
Health officials ordered an investigation, and nursing staff were reportedly issued a notice.
- Who
- Bharti, her family, health-centre staff, villagers, and health officials were involved.
- What
- A woman delivered a baby girl near the locked gate of Ahmedpur Health Centre.
- When
- Sunday night, after the family arrived at about 8:30 p.m.
- Where
- Ahmedpur Health Centre in Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh; the mother and newborn were later taken to Vidisha District Hospital.
- Why
- The family alleged that the centre was locked and that no doctor or nursing staff were available.
Family and Villagers’ Allegations
Health Officials’ Response
Availability of care
Family and Villagers’ Allegations
The family and villagers alleged that the health centre was locked and that no doctor or nursing staff were available, particularly at night.
Health Officials’ Response
Health officials said the block medical officer had been directed to investigate the incident and that nursing staff had reportedly received a notice.
- Location
- Ahmedpur Health Centre, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh
- Arrival time
- About 8:30 p.m. on Sunday
- Newborn
- A baby girl
- Reported complaint
- Villagers filed a complaint through the 181 helpline
- Later treatment
- The mother and newborn were shifted to Vidisha District Hospital by ambulance
- Official response
- A block medical officer was directed to investigate
- Staff action
- Nursing staff were reportedly issued a notice