Ministry launches probe of latest maternal death

Jennifer Gill

The Ministry of Public Health has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Jennifer Gill, who reportedly suffered severe haemorrhaging after delivering her third child at the Linden Hospital Complex.

Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings told Stabroek News last evening that while she has not yet gotten the chance to review the file, an investigation has been launched.

Meanwhile, relatives say they have not received any additional information relating to the woman’s death and are now awaiting the post-mortem examination. Stabroek News yesterday reported that Gill, 41, of 1327 Central Amelia’s Ward, was admitted at the Linden Hospital Complex on Sunday morning and died just before 8 pm on Monday.

A relative told Stabroek News