Patients Report Negligence at Kabul Government Maternity Hospitals

Patients at government maternity hospitals in Kabul are reporting severe negligence and the endangerment of lives by medical staff. These complaints have specifically highlighted systemic issues at the Rabia Balkhi maternity hospital, where patients claim that staff have refused to admit individuals seeking essential medical care.

A patient identified as Bastegan shared his experience, alleging that his wife was discharged from the Rabia Balkhi maternity hospital without receiving a formal diagnosis. Bastegan further claimed that during his wife's stay at the facility, four mothers died in her presence over the course of three nights, pointing to a critical failure in patient care.

Beyond the claims of medical negligence and lack of diagnosis, there are reports of physical abuse within these facilities. Allegations suggest that maternity hospital staff have previously mistreated and beaten pregnant women. These reports reflect a growing concern among patients regarding the quality of healthcare and the professional conduct of staff at government-run maternity services in the capital.