Minor
Epidemic
Ongoing
2 sources
2 casualties
Birth of quintuplets and subsequent NICU crisis and mortality at Dhaka Medical College Hospital
A 20-year-old mother gave birth to five premature infants at 30 weeks gestation on June 11, 2026, at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Two of the infants passed away in July due to respiratory and health complications, while the remaining three survivors and the mother continue to face severe medical risks and financial distress regarding their ongoing NICU care and treatment.
Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 06:00 amDhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
Hazard specifics
Disease
acute respiratory infection
Notes
The infants were diagnosed with severe health issues common to premature birth, including respiratory infections and pneumonia, exacerbated by limited access to intensive care unit facilities.
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