Maternal death

Dear Editor, 

Another mother has died after giving birth.  This time, it is alleged, COVID is the snatcher of life. 

In this twenty-first century Guyana, for women to die, either while giving birth or post-birth, is not only scandalous,  but an indictment on the national maternal  health care system, and a pregnant woman’s worst nightmare. 

My condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the deceased. 

Yours faithfully,

Shamshun Mohamed