Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Harish Rao Demands Action Over Botched Caesareans at Banswada Hospital
Harish Rao, a senior leader, is very upset about what happened at a hospital in Banswada.
Ten women got very sick after having baby surgeries there.
Three of them are in really bad shape and are in the ICU.
The babies also got sick because the moms were sick.
Harish Rao says the hospital didn't follow safety rules and demands that the government punish those responsible and help the families.
Ten women fell critically ill after Caesarean sections at Banswada hospital on July 13.
Five women are undergoing treatment at NIMS, with three in the ICU.
Newborns were infected through breastfeeding and admitted to Niloufer hospital.
Harish Rao accused the government of criminal negligence and demanded a high-level inquiry.
He also sought action against responsible parties, compensation, and quality healthcare for victims.
- Who
- T. Harish Rao, former health minister and senior BRS leader
- What
- Botched Caesarean sections leading to infections and critical conditions
- When
- July 13
- Where
- Government Mother and Child Hospital in Banswada, Hyderabad
- Why
- Alleged criminal negligence and disregard for safety protocols
BRS Leader's Criticism
Government's Response
Negligence and Safety
BRS Leader's Criticism
Harish Rao accused the Congress government of criminal negligence and utter disregard for safety at Banswada hospital.
Government's Response
The government has not yet publicly responded to the allegations.
Compensation and Healthcare
BRS Leader's Criticism
Harish Rao demanded a high-level inquiry, action against responsible parties, compensation for affected families, and quality healthcare for victims.
Government's Response
The government's stance on these demands is unknown.
- Date of Incidents
- July 13
- Number of Women Affected
- 10
- Women in Critical Condition
- 3
- Hospital Involved
- Government Mother and Child Hospital, Banswada
- Treatment Facility
- Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS)
- Newborns Affected
- Yes, due to infections transmitted through breastfeeding
- Demands by Harish Rao
- High-level inquiry, action against responsible parties, compensation, and quality healthcare