A woman identified as Hafsatu Yusuf has died after giving birth to quintuplets at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.
The development was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, who said Yusuf passed away around 2:00 p.m. after experiencing persistent bleeding following the delivery.
According to him, despite efforts by medical personnel to stabilise her condition, she could not be saved.
“She had been bleeding since after delivery, and all efforts by doctors to stabilise her proved unsuccessful,” he said.
The quintuplets—three boys and two girls—are, however, in stable condition and are currently receiving medical care at the hospital.
K/Na’isa disclosed that the deceased has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites at her residence in Hotoro. He also appealed to the public to support the newborns with essential items such as milk and other supplies.
“We are appealing to the public to assist the babies with milk and other necessities,” he added.
The tragic development comes just a day after the Kano State Government announced that it had taken responsibility for the medical care of both the mother and her babies following their successful delivery.
Prior to her death, Yusuf’s husband, Malam Salisu Nufi’u, had expressed gratitude to the state government for its timely intervention.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to improving maternal and child healthcare services across the state, particularly in reducing complications associated with childbirth and lowering mortality rates.
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