Jeremy Hunt urges medics to do more to improve detection of rare childbirth condition

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Denis Campbell Health policy editorFebruary 23, 2026 at 08:06 PM

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Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is urging the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) to improve NHS detection of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), a rare childbirth complication that can cause fatal bleeding. Hunt's call follows a campaign launched by Amisha Adhia, who experienced a near-miss due to multiple hospitals failing to diagnose her PAS. He has requested the RCOG to consider concerns raised by families regarding flaws in NHS handling of PAS during its guideline review, the first revision since 2018. Hunt, in his role as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on patient safety, emphasizes the need for improved national surveillance, risk recognition, and staff training for PAS. The campaign aims to update outdated maternal health guidelines and address dangerous gaps in PAS diagnosis and management.

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Ishaani 30% Theresa May 30% David Cameron 30% Alison Wright 40% Nik Adhia 50% NHS ×470% Amisha Adhia ×370% Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) ×580% Jeremy Hunt ×690%

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