Several investigations are underway into the death of a woman who was 17 weeks pregnant at University Hospital Galway.
31 year old Savita Halappanavar who presented with back pain at the hospital on October 21th was found to be miscarrying and died of septicaemia a week later.
On October 21st, Savita Halappanavar – who was 17 weeks pregnant – went to University Hospital Galway in severe pain.
She was told she was miscarrying her baby – and in the following days, her family say she requested a termination but was told by staff at the facility that it could not be performed as long as there was still a foetal heartbeat.
When the heartbeat stopped, Savita underwent the procedure and was brought to intensive care, but died from septicaemia on October 28th.
Both the HSE and University Hospital Galway have launched inquiries into the case – and the hospital has also extended its sympathy to Savita’s family.
Meanwhile, campaigners are again urging the Government to legislate for the X-Case, with a protest set to be staged outside the Dáil this evening.
