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Asylum seeker group wants no stone unturned in investigation of mother’s death at UHK

May 6, 2022 13:41 By radiokerrynews
Asylum seeker group wants no stone unturned in investigation of mother’s death at UHK
Tatenda Mukwata
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A representative for asylum seekers hopes no stone will be left unturned in the investigation into the death of a young mother in University Hospital Kerry.

Zimbabwe-born Tatenda Faith Mukwata died at UHK on April 21st while giving birth to a healthy baby girl.

The South/Southwest Hospital Group says an external expert review into her death is underway.

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Ms Mukwata, who was 34 years old, lived in a direct provision centre in Kenmare with her three daughters.

Lucky Khambule from the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland says he hopes the family receives a full explanation into what caused her death.

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Mr Khambule praised the Atlas House direct provision centre management, and the International Protection Accommodation Services, for allowing Tatenda’s mother to be with her grandchildren while grieving.

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