Relatives of abortion death victim urge higher authorities to intervene

Karen Badal

Relatives of an 18-year-old mother of two, who died more than four months ago as a result of injuries she sustained during a botched abortion, are calling on higher authorities to intervene in the investigation of the police and the  Medical Council of Guyana since there has been no progress by either.

Karen Badal of Lot 2 North Vigilance, East Coast Demerara, was four months pregnant when she died as a result of a perforated uterus and acute peritonitis on December 30, 2011.

The family said they have since been persistently following the investigations of both the police and the