INDIAN GOVERNMENT EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER UHG DEATH

Date Published: 15-Nov-2012

The Indian Government is expressing concern at the death of Savita Halappanavar.

The thirty-one-year-old, who worked as a dentist, died of blood poisoning at University Hospital Galway, a week after miscarrying, 17 weeks into her pregnancy.

Her family claim she had asked a number of times for her pregnancy to be terminated after being told she was going to miscarry.

A spokesperson for India's foreign ministry says the Indian Government is now awaiting the results of two enquiries.

Health Minister Reilly said today he wants to ensure the investigations into her death are thorough, and expedited for the sake of her husband and family.