Three of the quadruplets born at the Federal Medical
Centre, Azare, Bauchi State have passed away.
prematurely with their weights ranging from
0.9 – 1.2 kg against the normal baby weight range of 2.5 – 3.5 kg.
Shamsudeen Lukman Abubakar, the Special Assistant on
Communications to Bauchi State Governor, disclosed this yesterday
following his visit to the hospital to provide assistance to the mother,
Hajia Fuzaimatu
Governor Abubakar, represented by Shamsudden and Mohammed Nuraddeen on Tuesday paid a special visit Fuzaimatu, who became popular after giving birth to quadruplets
early this month.
Hospital checks carried out by
government officials since the inception of the administration saw the
mother of four receiving gifts of food stuffs and other items. Present
at the visit were also the husband, Mallam Sa’idu; Head of Social
Welfare, PRO Medical Centre, Nurses, and other well-wishers.
Sadly, the
Medical Staff in charge intimated the team that 3 of the quadruplets
died, while the surviving child is receiving critical care.
He
added that the babies were tiny at birth with their weights ranging from
0.9 – 1.2 kg against the normal baby weight range of 2.5 – 3.5 kg.
The father of the quadruplets, Mallam Sa’idu on behalf of the family
expressed his sincere gratitude to the Governor of Bauchi State and the
entourage. Hajia Fuzaimatu shed tears of joy, and expressed delight and
happiness that the Governor of the state can identify with her family.
She maintained that she will never forget the kind action of the
Governor.
Paying condolences and congratulations on behalf of
the Governor and people of Bauchi State; SA Communications, Shamsuddeen
Lukman told the family to take heart on the loss of 3 of their 4
children. He reiterated the government’s commitment to those in the
grassroots, while urging the Medical team to give both mother and child
adequate medical attention.
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