Friday, April 25, 2008

Woman, Baby Die After Doctors Refuse to Treat Them - Was at the bottom of the caste social ladder


India - An Indian woman and her newborn died Wednesday from a lack of medical treatment because she is considered an "untouchable" in her country, officials said. Maya Devi, 28, gave birth outside of the maternity wing of Kanpur Medical College in northern Uttar Pradesh state. The baby boy died within minutes of his birth. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Boflex