GUWAHATI, Sept 21: A woman undergoing IVF treatment at a private fertility centre in Guwahati died after her health deteriorated, with her family alleging medical negligence and delayed attention at the facility.
The deceased, identified as Liza Phukan Koch of Rahmaria in Chabua, had reportedly been undergoing IVF-related treatment at Indira IVF Centre in Lachit Nagar since May under the supervision of Dr Dibyajyoti Goswami.
According to her family, Liza developed vomiting and diarrhoea after taking a tablet prescribed by the doctor on the night of September 19. They alleged that her condition worsened during the night and that the nurse on duty failed to provide adequate medical attention.
Her relatives subsequently took her to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where doctors declared her dead.
The family also raised questions over the treatment and payments sought by the fertility centre. They claimed to have initially paid Rs 3 lakh and were later asked to arrange another Rs 3 lakh. The family said it was willing to make the additional payment and continue the treatment.
They also questioned information allegedly provided to them regarding Liza’s test results, claiming that they were informed around 45 days ago that she had tested positive but were subsequently told that the result was negative.
Following her death, the family lodged a complaint at Panbazar Police Station, seeking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death and action against anyone found responsible.
The family also called for stricter regulation and monitoring of private IVF and fertility centres.
The allegations have not been independently established. A medical investigation and any subsequent police inquiry will determine whether there was negligence or any other lapse in the treatment provided to Liza.
