Pontiff says an increase in foreign aid could help stem the flow of refugees and migrants seeking to enter Europe
Earlier reports had said two babies had died, but Director of the hospital Dr Abdullah Al Khayat told Khaleej Times yesterday that only one had died.
He also said the bacterial infection was now under control and there was no cause for alarm about the remaining 110 newborns in the unit.
On January 4, a premature Syrian baby boy, named Abad, succumbed to the Serratia Marcescens bacterial infection while his twin brother, Jad, also remained critically ill due to the same infection.
Serratia Marcescens is an infectious and harmful type of bacterium that can cause deaths. People usually contract the infection from hospitals through medical equipment.
“Yes, the infection is under control now and yesterday the second twin was removed from the ventilator as his condition has improved,” said Dr Khayat.
“This is a communicable disease which exists in big hospitals. The twins were born in December with a low birth weight of 1.5 kg making them prone to infections, but we have taken all precautions necessary to control the infection,” he said.
He, however, admitted that the hospital was trying to limit the number of admissions of pregnant women who were likely to deliver premature babies.
Several women are being referred to Dubai Hospital, the second major hospital in Dubai with antenatal facilities and an intensive care unit for premature children, for treatment.
“We are trying to limit the occupancy to less than a 100. Until last week, the occupancy was up to 150 which is more than the space we have,” he said.
“Al Wasl Hospital is one of the biggest hospitals in the UAE as well as the Middle East. Many women are still insisting to deliver in the hospital, but at the moment, we are unable to take many cases.”
Pontiff says an increase in foreign aid could help stem the flow of refugees and migrants seeking to enter Europe
On the heels of a gruelling 2-2 Premier League draw with Manchester City on Sunday, manager Mikel Arteta shuffled his squad, giving both Nwaneri and 16-year-old keeper Jack Porter their first starts
The Impact Hub will support the network with the knowledge, skills, connections, and resources needed to build businesses that have an international impact
The Norwegian-Indian man, Rinson Jose, is founder of a Bulgarian company that was reportedly part of the pager supply chain
The second edition of We The Women, that will take place on October 16 at The Address Skyview
‘Claiming Gold and Silver Team Medals in Tunisia surpasses our expectations.’ says General Abdullah Alhashmi
The Israeli military said fighter jets eliminated Mohammed Srur the commander of Hezbollah's air unit in Beirut
Regulator launches clear guidance for virtual asset service providers