Portugal's health minister resigned after a pregnant Indian tourist died in Lisbon. The Indian woman was forced to move from one hospital to another, she suffered a cardiac arrest. How did this death lead to the minister's resignation? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Portugal's health minister resigns following the death of a pregnant Indian tourist

Marta Temido, the Portuguese health minister, stepped down on Tuesday after she received widespread criticism for her decision to temporarily close emergency obstetric services.

Portugal health minister steps down after pregnant Indian woman dies: Report

Shutting down emergency obstetrics services temporarily in Portugal, hospitals have turned to be fatal as a 34 year old Indian tourist died during an ambulance transfer after suffering a cardiac arrest on Saturday. The woman was being taken to some other hospital as Lisbon's main hospital did not have vacancies in the neonatology services.

Portugal: Emergency obstetric services temporarily shut, Health Minister Marta Temido quits

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Gravitas: Portugal's health minister resigns following the death of a pregnant Indian tourist

Portugal health minister steps down after pregnant Indian woman dies: Report

Portugal: Emergency obstetric services temporarily shut, Health Minister Marta Temido quits