Jennifer Anguko
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| Jennifer Anguko | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 💀Died | December 10, 2010 Arua, Arua District, UgandaDecember 10, 2010 |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Valente Inziku |
Jennifer Anguko (died 2010) was a Ugandan district councillor whose death led to a lawsuit that determined that the Ugandan government had to prioritize maternal health.
Biography
On December 10, 2010, Anguko arrived at the Arua Regional Referral Hospital due to her pregnancy. However, none of the health workers attended to her,[1] with only a midwife being present at the time.[2] After fifteen hours of obstructed labor, she died due to a ruptured uterus.[3]
Aftermath
References
- ↑ Mulumba, Moses (2016-02-22). "How the death of two Ugandan mothers is helping entrench the right to health care". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ↑ Dugger, Celia W. (2011-07-30). "Maternal Deaths Focus Harsh Light on Uganda". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ↑ Boseley, Sarah (2011-05-27). "Families sue Ugandan government over women's deaths in childbirth". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
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