PESHAWAR – A mysterious infection took lives of five children from the same family in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Landi Kotal, leaving two others hospitalised and doctors searching for diagnosis.
The tragedy occurred in Qaziano Kalay, a village falling within jurisdiction of Bazaar Zakhakhel Police Station, where seven young children from one household reportedly collapsed without any immediately identifiable cause.
An unexplained medical emergency turned into a devastating tragedy as five of the seven children died before reaching a hospital in Peshawar. According to police, family members and others rushed the unconscious children towards Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) in Peshawar in a desperate attempt to secure emergency medical assistance.
Five children lost their lives during the journey, while the remaining two were admitted to the hospital for medical treatment and further examination. Police confirmed that all five deceased children were under five years of age, including three girls and two boys.
The sudden loss of consciousness among seven children belonging to the same family has left authorities facing a disturbing medical mystery. Investigators and medical specialists have yet to determine what caused the children to collapse almost simultaneously or why five of them died before receiving hospital treatment.
The exact cause of the deaths remains unknown, and no specific disease or medical condition has been officially identified.
The two surviving children are undergoing treatment at Hayatabad Medical Complex, where doctors are closely examining their medical condition while carrying out investigations into the unexplained incident.
Medical experts examining the case reported that several preliminary laboratory findings showed no significant abnormalities. Calcium, magnesium, prothrombin time (PT) and international normalised ratio (INR) results were within normal ranges.
The children’s reported haemoglobin level stood at 11.7, while the platelet count was recorded at 634. Despite these initial findings, doctors have been unable to establish the exact medical condition responsible for the tragedy.
Specialists recommended blood culture tests and CT scans, alongside additional diagnostic examinations, to identify potential underlying causes. Medical authorities have not confirmed whether an infection, toxic exposure, poisoning or another medical emergency was responsible for the sudden deterioration.
As incident raised serious concerns, the district administration moved to review the medical situation and monitor treatment arrangements for the surviving children. At directions of Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner of Landi Kotal visited Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar.
The official inquired about condition of the two hospitalised children and obtained information from medical staff regarding their treatment and diagnostic examinations.
Police have confirmed that the immediate cause of death remains undetermined, while medical professionals continue their investigations at Hayatabad Medical Complex. No conclusive findings have yet been announced regarding the illness or other possible factors behind the tragedy.
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