Lady Goschen Hospital achieves zero maternal mortality in Karnataka
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The District Government Lady Goschen Hospital in Karnataka, India, achieved a zero maternal mortality rate for legal abortions and post-abortion care during the 2025-26 period.
A survey by the Health and Family Welfare Department and the Ipas Development Foundation ranked the facility first among district government hospitals in the state for this achievement. Medical Superintendent M. R. Durgaprasad credited the success to several new initiatives and specialized units.
The hospital implemented a WhatsApp High Risk Pregnancy Tracking System alongside a Maternity Intensive Care Unit and a Maternity Critical Care Unit. The facility also utilized life-saving equipment provided through corporate social responsibility grants to improve patient outcomes. The hospital managed 304 legal abortions during the survey year. These procedures followed a quality comprehensive abortion care program.
The hospital staff including the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and the Neonatal Department collaborated to ensure all cases resulted in successful health outcomes for patients.
