Thirty-one-year-old Mushfika Akter, a teacher at a renowned school in the capital, is currently in her eighth month of unplanned pregnancy.
However, due to the ongoing pandemic, like many pregnant mothers, Mushfika could barely visit a gynaecologist for antenatal appointments, even though she faced several health complications.
The mother of two said she used to visit the doctor every month for routine check-ups during her last pregnancy. But this time, from fear of the second Covid-19 wave, I couldn t make any appointments even though I am facing severe health issues like low haemoglobin levels and urinary tract infection. I find it even more risky as I haven t been vaccinated yet.
Covid-infected Ekattor TV journalist Rifat dies
UNB
16th April, 2021 11:13:29
Ekattor TV Associate News Producer Rifat Sultana, who tested positive for Covid-19 a week ago, died at a city hospital Friday evening after suffering a cardiac arrest.
The 32-year-old journalist had also been suffering from pregnancy-related complications.
Parvez Reza, special correspondent of the private TV channel, confirmed the news to UNB saying: Rifat s husband and mother-in-law also tested Covid-19 positive.
She had to undergo a Caesarean delivery on Thursday and the newborn baby has been kept in another private hospital in the city.
The private television channel also shared the news of Rifat s death on its verified Facebook page.