Pregnant Indian woman dies due to lack of timely treatment in Portugal

Health Minister steps down !

Health Minister of Portugal Marta Temido

Lisbon (Portugal) – Health Minister of Portugal Marta Temido had to resign after the death of a pregnant Indian woman.  A 34-year-old Indian woman was taken to another hospital since no bed was available at the first hospital, but she suffered cardiac arrest and died on the way. There is a shortage of doctors in the hospitals and emergency services have also been closed down; therefore, pregnant women are not getting proper medical service and the Health Minister is being criticised for the last few days. This, however, led to the Health Minister’s resignation.

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The pregnant Indian woman was visiting Portugal as a tourist. She went to the biggest hospital in Portugal for delivery, but no bed was available; therefore, she was asked to go to another hospital. Her baby was, however, delivered following an emergency caesarean section.