Inquest into woman who died after giving birth in Cork 'must be held as soon as possible'

The Elephant Collective said that mandatory inquests in maternal deaths are required "especially maternal deaths which are occurring disproportionately amongst women of colour compared with the general childbearing population”

Geraldine Yankeu's death is due for hearing and will be listed for hearing as soon as a suitable date becomes available.” Photo: Forevermissed.com

The National Women’s Council is calling for the inquest into the death of a Cameroonian woman after childbirth in Cork to be held “as soon as possible”.

Geraldine Yankeu died on August 8 last year at Cork University Maternity Hospital, some days after the stillbirth of her daughter.