From Muhammad Ya’u Kano
A woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, that had delivered quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, Wednesday died after suffering excessive bleeding.
The Woman who whose Medical care responsibility was taken care by the Kano State Government, could not be saved by Doctors who have been struggling on her all through night.
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The development was confirmed on Thursday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Kofar Na’isa.
According to Nabulusi, the mother gave birth to five babies three boys and two girls who are currently receiving specialised medical attention alongside their mother at the facility.
The husband, Salisu Nufi’u, a tricycle rider, revealed that this is his wife’s ninth delivery.
He explained that her previous delivery produced twins, making this the first time she has given birth to quintuplets.
He expressed gratitude to the state government for the timely intervention, but expressed deep sadness at the lost of his Wife.
“This support has come at a very critical moment for my family, and we are deeply grateful to the government,”
The government noted that the intervention is part of broader efforts to strengthen the healthcare system in Kano, particularly in improving maternal and child health services, “we cannot do anything to stop her death despite our Medical Doctors huge efforts”, the Statement added.
It reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal and infant mortality rates while ensuring access to quality healthcare, especially for vulnerable populations.
“We will continue to support the general public, particularly the less privileged, to ensure they have access to quality healthcare services,”
