Izabela's Death Highlights Legal Abortion Struggles in Poland

Poland's Constitutional Tribunal ruled in 2020 that severe fetal abnormalities are not legal grounds for abortion.
Izabela, a 30-year-old woman, died of septic shock after doctors delayed terminating her pregnancy due to legal risks.
Two doctors were jailed for irregularities in Izabela's care, violating her rights.
The hospital was fined 650,000 Polish zloty for the violations.

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