480 Newborns Die Within 8 Months at Hospital in Sindh

As plenty of as 480 newborns died in the ICU of Civil Hospital Mithi during the first eight months of 2026, according to hospital sources.

Key points

• 62 Out of 1, 000 Babies in Punjab Die Before Their First Birthday.
• Sources remarked 2, 273 newborns were admitted to the ICU from January to August, out of which 480 died during treatment.
• In a separate case in Karachi, more than 100 children tested positive for HIV after receiving treatment at the government-run Kulsum Bai Valika Social Security SITE Hospital.
• While 106 were shifted to other hospitals, according to the available figures, a total of 1, 387 newborns were discharged after recovery.
• While nine infected children from Zia Colony died, health authorities remarked 107 children from Orangi Town tested positive for HIV.

While 106 were shifted to other hospitals, according to the available figures, a total of 1, 387 newborns were discharged after recovery. Premature Babies in Pakistan Face Risk of Blindness.

Another 126 children were taken away by their parents against medical advice.

When 365 babies were brought to the ICU, hospital sources remarked the highest number of newborn admissions was recorded in May.

Malnutrition, low birth weight and different illnesses have been identified as the main causes behind the deaths.

Sources remarked malnutrition and early-age marriages are additionally contributing to low birth weight and poor nutrition among children in Tharparkar.

For context, the latest figures have emerged against the backdrop of wider worries regarding child health in Sindh.

For context, a number of affected families alleged that contaminated syringes were reused on children at the hospital, causing the spread of the virus.

Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal had earlier additionally stated the outbreak was linked to the reuse of contaminated syringes at Valika Hospital.

Attempts were created to contact the administration of Civil Hospital Mithi for further comments on the newborn deaths and related health worries, but no extra details were provided. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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