<p>A pregnant woman was allegedly denied timely medical treatment at hospitals in north Kerala while she was in labour, resulting in the loss of twin babies she was carrying.</p>.<p>Taking serious note of the incident, the state government on Monday ordered a high-level probe.</p>.<p>The 20-year old woman hailing from Kondotty in Malappuram district was taken to three hospitals after she complained of labour pain in the wee hours on Saturday.</p>.<p>The hospitals allegedly denied her timely treatment citing <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html" target="_blank">Covid-19</a> protocols.</p>.<p>Finally, she was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital here in a serious condition on Saturday evening.</p>.<p>She lost her twin babies on Sunday while being treated at the hospital.</p>.<p>The woman, who continues to be in serious condition, is being treated at the intensive care unit of the Government Medical College Hospital, sources said.</p>.<p>Describing the incident as "very painful", state Health Minister K K Shailaja directed the Principal Secretary (Health) to submit a report after conducting an inquiry.</p>.<p>The government also assured stringent action against those who allegedly denied timely treatment to the pregnant woman.</p>
<p>A pregnant woman was allegedly denied timely medical treatment at hospitals in north Kerala while she was in labour, resulting in the loss of twin babies she was carrying.</p>.<p>Taking serious note of the incident, the state government on Monday ordered a high-level probe.</p>.<p>The 20-year old woman hailing from Kondotty in Malappuram district was taken to three hospitals after she complained of labour pain in the wee hours on Saturday.</p>.<p>The hospitals allegedly denied her timely treatment citing <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html" target="_blank">Covid-19</a> protocols.</p>.<p>Finally, she was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital here in a serious condition on Saturday evening.</p>.<p>She lost her twin babies on Sunday while being treated at the hospital.</p>.<p>The woman, who continues to be in serious condition, is being treated at the intensive care unit of the Government Medical College Hospital, sources said.</p>.<p>Describing the incident as "very painful", state Health Minister K K Shailaja directed the Principal Secretary (Health) to submit a report after conducting an inquiry.</p>.<p>The government also assured stringent action against those who allegedly denied timely treatment to the pregnant woman.</p>