Special Correspondent
Mumbai : In a deeply moving gesture, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has extended a financial helping hand to support the medical treatment of Tanisha Bhise’s twin daughters, following her tragic death allegedly due to medical negligence at Pune’s Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital.
The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund has sanctioned a total of Rs 24 lakh — Rs 10 lakh for one infant and Rs 14 lakh for the other, based on estimates submitted by Surya Hospital, where the newborns are undergoing treatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The funds have already been transferred directly to the hospital’s account.
Tanisha Bhise, a pregnant woman from Pune, was brought to Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital in a critical condition a few days ago. Shockingly, she was allegedly denied admission until a deposit of Rs 10 lakh was paid. This delay in medical treatment reportedly led to her death. She gave birth to premature twin girls before succumbing to her condition.
Both infants were born with significantly low birth weight and continue to receive intensive care at Surya Hospital. Following public outrage and appeals from the grieving family, Tanisha’s relatives met CM Fadnavis, who assured full support for the children’s medical care.
“This financial assistance was approved after Surya Hospital submitted a treatment estimate. Further assistance will also be provided if needed,” said Rameshwar Naik, head of the CM Relief Fund Unit.
Tanisha Bhise’s death sparked widespread condemnation, prompting multiple investigations. Four inquiry reports have so far been submitted to the Pune Police.
A probe committee set up by the Maharashtra Health Department held Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Dr. Ghaisas accountable for negligence and delay in treatment. However, a contradictory six-page report by Sassoon Hospital exonerated both and instead shifted blame to Indira IVF, Surya Hospital, and Manipal Hospital, citing delayed decisions and mismanagement.
According to Sassoon’s report, Tanisha’s condition showed no improvement at Indira IVF, where she remained admitted for four to five days despite no positive response to treatment. The report argues that Indira IVF should have referred her earlier to a more equipped facility.
The Sassoon report also raises questions about Tanisha being made to wait for five hours at Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital. It is unclear whether payment was the primary reason for the delay in admission, and a detailed investigation by the Deputy Director of Health is underway.
Eventually, Tanisha was transferred to Surya Hospital, where the delivery took place. However, the hospital lacked a cardiologist on duty. As her condition worsened, she was given CPR for over two hours due to suspected cardiac complications. Her health deteriorated further and she passed away at Manipal Hospital.
Alarmingly, no post-mortem examination was conducted, and the mandatory intimation to Sassoon Hospital about the maternal death was not made, violating medical protocol.
The case has ignited discussions about the state of maternal healthcare, private hospital ethics, and emergency medical access in Maharashtra. Many have called for stricter regulation and accountability of hospitals that refuse or delay treatment over financial deposits.
Chief Minister Fadnavis has assured that justice will be delivered, and support for the twin girls will continue. The administration is also reviewing protocols to prevent such tragedies in the future.
