Dr. Rahulkumar M Padvalhas done stellar work in rural healthcare that has saved thousands of lives of poor tribal Adivasi women of three states (Guj.,M.P, and Raj.),in villageghoda dungari, Dist.Dahod,Gujarat, by established first NABH( 50 bedded, 20 skilled dias and health workers, 28 nursing staff and three round the clock anaesthetic)rural based hospital dedicated to only high risk mothers and divyangwomen,withaim to provide tertiary care Obstetric and Gynec services at their door with affordable rate so decrease in MMR NMR AND NEAR MISS MORTALITY CASES, inspired by 5 yrs. of government service in the same most suffered tribal area of country.
Dr. Rahulkumar M Padval is a youngObstetrician and Gynaecologist,instrumental in providing life-saving Obstetrics & Gynaecologicalsurgeries involving high-risk pregnancies, in one of the biggest tribal districts of the country where earlier thousands of tribal Adivasi women would lose their lives yearly for want of better healthcare facilities during pregnancy and childbirth or suffer from treatable ailments which affect a vast majority of Adivasi women in that area.

Dr. Rahul Padval’s far-reaching initiatives has resulted in saving the lives of thousands of patients who come with high-risk pregnancies and treatment of more than 1 Lakh 25 thousands of Adivasi women in Dahod and nearby districts for serious ailments related to pregnancy and reproductive health issues, menstrual health, malnutrition, sickle-cell disease, and other similar diseases that are treatable but remain undetected and untreated for want of better healthcare and monitoring by the health-care agencies owing to lack of education, awareness and social taboos.

Deeply moved by the dire circumstances, Dr. Rahul Padval was driven to improve healthcare facilities and fulfil his long-standing dream of making a difference in the lives of Adivasi women. Most of these women belong to poor socio-economic background and all their lives these Adivasi women have had some of the worst health and socio-economic indicators among the country in terms of maternal and reproductive ailments. Dahod is dominated by undernourished Adivasi females who go on to have risky or almost fatal pregnancies, resulting in very high maternal mortality rates as well as high mortality of new-borns. Poor health and lack advanced healthcare not only reduces women’s quality of life but their life expectancy and well-being. It creates a vicious cycle where women never enter the productive mainstream of society and are caught in the cyclical web of poor health, poor income, indebtedness for life and poor health of the offsprings, prompting the same in the next generation.

His dedication to saving lives and serving the local tribal population with advanced healthcare is evident in the remarkable reduction of post-partum mortality in Dahod. This serves as a compelling case study, highlighting the positive impact of focused healthcare on women's well-being, infant survival, and their increased participation in the workforce.

By implementing cutting-edge facilities, such as sonography machines, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, advanced Minimally Invasive Vaginal Surgeries, Laparoscopic Surgery, and establishing a specialized 'High Risk Pregnancy Unit' in his hospital, Dr. Rahul has revolutionized rural healthcare, delivering remarkable outcomes for his patients.

Padval Women’s Superspeciality Hospital, his institution, provides advanced care at an affordable cost, and at times, even free of charge, particularly for critically ill tribal women who require lifesaving procedures and specialized attention.

As a young student from a village, Dr. Rahul recognized the dearth of proper healthcare facilities in his area and has dedicated his life to breaking the cycle of poverty and underdevelopment. Pursuing medicine as his field of study, he earned his MBBS degree and chose to serve in India instead of pursuing a comfortable life abroad, exemplifying his commitment to his mission.

Dr. Rahul, established a hospital which has now become a critical factor in improving the lives of tribal poor women in his area. These impressive statistics attest to the impactful work done by Dr. Rahul M. Padval. Patient data are meticulously recorded for all the mentioned procedures.

Dr. Rahul Padval has made outstanding contributions to the welfare of Adivasi women. Some of his impressive achievements include:

• Specialization in successfully managing high-risk pregnancies(5000+), such as those involving HIV+/AIDS patients(100+), mothers with Covid-19(500+), and patients suffering from sickle cell anaemia/disease(3000+). He has treated over 95,000 patients in his hospital, providing services at minimal charges or for free. Through his expertise, he has saved the lives of thousands of critical patients.
• In his 10 years of experience (5 years in government service and 5 years in private practice), he has performed 12,000 obstetric and gynaecological surgeries, attended to more than 1,00,000 ANC patients, conducted 28 obstetric hysterectomies, facilitated 1531 units of blood transfusions, performed over 30,000 anomaly scans, screened more than 60,000 mothers for thalassemia and sickle cell disease, carried out 3,500 laparoscopic family planning operations, and delivered over 20,000 babies at Civil Hospital Dahod and 3,200 at Padval Women's Hospital. All this data is recorded with patients' mobile numbers and geographic locations.
• Dr. Rahul Padval has served over 95,000 patients in his private capacity and treated an equal number, if not more, during his tenure at the government hospital. His treatments have addressed serious ailments related to pregnancy, reproductive health issues, menstrual health, malnutrition, sickle cell disease, and other similar conditions.
• Dr. Padval's deft management of high-risk cases and introduction of modern medical equipment,dedicated High-Risk Pregnancy Unit and diagnostic facilities have significantly reduced mortality rates for both postpartum mothers and newborns, caused by factors such as undernourishment, sickle cell anaemia, low height or weight, and other medical complications.By handling 70% of high-risk pregnancies, he has proven that better and timely healthcare management saves lives.
• Dr. Padval provides top-notch healthcare at minimal costs, ensuring affordability and even free treatment for those unable to pay.
• Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, he fearlessly performed over 500 caesarean operations, stepping up when other hospitals hesitated.
• His use of 1531 blood units in 6 years played a vital role in treating high-risk pregnancies involving anemia, resulting in more effective blood donation programs for mothers.
• The hospital's policy waives fees for critical mothers who do not survive treatment, promoting prompt admission of high-risk cases without financial worries.
• “NO MONEY IF NOT SURVIED “ the new rural health initiative for 677 high risk mothers –awarded by FICCI and The Economics Times in 2024,and two times by CM of Gujarat—was the biggest achievement for any healthcare proffesionals.

The impact of Dr. Rahul’s work shows in the following:

• Greatly reduced female deaths during pregnancy related cases involving High-risk Pregnancy cases, an improvement by 90-95% in ensuring decline of post-partum deaths
• Vastly improved health parameters from better healthcare facilities being provided to Adivasi women which resulted in them having treatment of pregnancy and reproductive health issues, menstrual health, malnutrition, sickle-cell disease, and other similar diseases which has improved their work participation and ensuring better income due to better health.
• Better treatment of fertility related issues have resulted in more successful deliveries and healthy mothers and new-borns ensuring better survivability and better lives.
• Dahod and the districts surrounding in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have also become aware and patients have started to benefit from Dr. Rahul’s expertise in treating complex cases involving high-risk pregnancies and other gynaecological and obstetrical issues that has had an overall positive impact on healthcare of women in the area.
• Low-cost healthcare has been a boon to the women which has resulted in more and more people getting benefited for a truly remarkable social service by Dr. Rahul.
• Mostly women belonging to the lower strata of society / tribals / belonging to lower socio-economic background have been the biggest beneficiary of Dr. Rahul’s services which have had a great impact on all of patients.
• Dr. Rahul’s remarkable work has had a far-reaching impact and have been an eye opener for other healthcare providers and doctors who have been prompted to work for the poor and downtrodden in the society.

• Single-handedly changed the healthcare paradigm in Dahod, reduced post-partum mortality rate by almost 95% thus saving thousands of Adivasi women’s lives
• Establishment offirst NABH Hospital only for mother,HDU units for high risk mothers,using component blood therapy,treating mother with sickle cell crisis, anomaly scan in tribal zone, in rural areas—settings newer trends in rural health for mother
• 1531 units blood transfusion only for mother—speaks how many mothers life save- promote community engagement to save mother and baby just to donate blood
• Saves lives by treating High-risk pregnancies, ensured positive outcome at a very low cost thus saving thousands of families from financial disaster
• Introduced latest medical facilities and new treatment methodologies that was non-existent, It has resulted in saving thousands of lives and improved the quality of life of women.
• Successfully created a super-speciality practice that was absent even in a government hospital at Dahod.
• “NO MONEY IF NOT SURVIVE”for any critical mother during treatment—this policy of hospital makes timely admission of high risk mothers without fear of money in pocket—FICCI & The Economic Times HEALTH CARE AWARD FOR BEST RURAL HEALTH INITIATIVE IN 2023.
• 12000 Obstetric and Gynecsurgeries, 1,00,000+ ANC visits,35000+ sonography,1531 units blood transfusion, 3000+ family planning operation, 22 obstetric hysterectomy for PPH, more than 500Cesarean during covid 19 for corona positive mothers and many more—just in 10 yrs in tribal areas.(Source through RTI and digitalistion of all records)

Dr. Rahulkumar M Padwal, started his career as Medical Officer class 2 at the Govt. Hospital Dahod, come in contact of 5219 OPD (as per govt.record) patient in one year and learn and understand problems facing by many poor tribal women. He is dedicated to his work, what sets him apart from others. Go for specialisation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2011.Again,re-join same Govt. Hospital and start working as Gynaecologist class1. Within short span of around 4year more than 500 deliveries per month and more than 6000 Obst. & Gynae. surgeries were performed in Dahod Govt. hospital and make confidence of tribal women’s in govt. services. Completed more than 50000 ANC check-up in 4yrs. Dedicated work and success towards the work was also noted by the govt. and that is why the state govt. gave an amount of three lakh rupees (source RTI) for extra works in govt. hospital as gynaecologist. This honour work as a fuel to do something more. But want “Social Transformation Through Dynamic Education” in this belt and plan women super speciality hospital in tribal belt having all the facilities with affordable rate to all poor tribal women with latest medical equipment. After that, Dr Rahul Padwal never looked back. In the year 2018, he started his own Padwal Women's super-speciality Hospital at Gram Panchayat, Raliyati, Dahod, 1.5 km. away from city and has continued the knowledge and service he gained in the medical field till date.