Jaipur, Nov. 14 -- Health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar on Friday ordered a comprehensive review of maternal healthcare services and referral systems in Kota division following the death of another woman after childbirth at JK Lon Hospital, taking the number of maternal deaths reported in the region to 11 since May. Khimsar directed acting director of the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) programme, Dr Romel Singh, to visit Kota division and review maternal healthcare facilities, ambulance services and referral arrangements across the region. The latest death involved Preeti Mahawar, who delivered a baby girl through a Caesarean section at JK Lon Hospital on Diwali. Her condition subsequently deteriorated. Medical investigations revealed severe liver dysfunction, which progressed to fulminant hepatic failure and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Despite treatment under specialist doctors, she could not be saved. Reports of her hepatitis A and E tests are awaited, the minister said. Chairing a meeting with departmental officials on Friday, Khimsar directed a detailed review of the medical aspects of the case. He also called for strengthening the Setu referral system to ensure pregnant women, particularly those in remote and rural areas, are shifted to higher medical facilities without delay. The minister directed regular training of ANMs, block chief medical officers and community health officers on maternal care, identifying high-risk pregnancies and referral procedures. He also asked officials to review ambulance services, coordination between health institutions and arrangements for timely identification and referral of complications. According to available figures, five maternal deaths were reported in May, four in October and two in November, taking the toll to 11. The recurring deaths have raised questions over post-operative care and the management of complications following Caesarean deliveries. Khimsar said maternal and child healthcare was a priority for the state government and stressed that every pregnant woman and new mother must receive timely and quality medical care, particularly during emergencies....