Bill proposes fines and jail terms over preventable maternal deaths
A proposed law would introduce penalties for hospitals and health workers where maternal deaths are linked to negligence, denial of care or failures to provide essential treatment.
Supporters argue that families need stronger legal protection where women die from avoidable complications during pregnancy or childbirth.
Critics caution that maternal deaths are often caused by wider system failures, including shortages of blood, staff, medicines and referral capacity, meaning punishment alone may not address the underlying causes.
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