The relatives of a Number 19 Village, Corentyne, Berbice woman are claiming that negligence at a state health centre resulted in the death of their loved one, hours after she visited the facility on February 01.
Ritrani Devi Shiwprasad Totaram also known as ‘Rita’, 57, of Lot 19 Number 19 Village, visited the health centre located a short distance from her home on the morning of February 1 after experiencing some issues with her chest.
Her daughter, Preya Totaram, 22, yesterday told Stabroek News, that the woman’s daughter-in-law accompanied her after “she said she chest burning.” However, it was discovered at the health centre that the woman’s blood pressure was high. “They give her a tablet and tell her to sit down,” the daughter said.
