Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Pawan Kalyan Orders Probe Into KGH Stillbirth Allegation
A woman named Patnala Umadevi said that doctors and staff at King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam were not careful when she was having her baby.
She said they waited too long to do a special surgery called a Caesarean section, and her baby was born without life.
She also said the staff were not kind to her family.
The Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan, has ordered an investigation and will talk to the family to find out what happened and make sure the right people are held responsible.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan ordered an immediate inquiry into allegations of medical negligence at King George Hospital (KGH).
Patnala Umadevi alleged that hospital staff delayed a Caesarean section, leading to the stillbirth of her child.
Umadevi claimed that hospital staff used harsh language and treated her family in an inhumane manner.
Pawan Kalyan directed officials to bring the affected family to the State Secretariat for a personal hearing.
The incident occurred in early December when Umadevi was admitted for delivery at KGH.
- Who
- Patnala Umadevi, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan
- What
- Allegation of medical negligence at KGH leading to stillbirth
- When
- Early December (incident), immediate inquiry ordered
- Where
- King George Hospital (KGH), Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To address allegations of medical negligence and ensure appropriate action
- Complainant
- Patnala Umadevi
- Hospital
- King George Hospital (KGH)
- Allegation
- Medical negligence leading to stillbirth
- Date of Incident
- Early December
- Action Taken
- Deputy CM ordered an inquiry and will personally hear the family's grievances
