08/04/2013

Savita Halappanavar Inquest Begins

The inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar is to resume in Galway today.

Savita, an Indian dentist, died from blood poisoning on 28 October last year after doctors at the University College Hospital Galway refused to terminate her 17-week long pregnancy.

Her husband, Praveen Halappanavar, has voiced his catalogue of concerns over the care given to his wife.

Expert witnesses as well as staff at the hospital will give evidence.

The inquest is expected to last at least a week.

(CD)

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