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Pakistan's Neonatal Crisis and Hope | Pakistan News
Fourteen newborns died in a horrific hospital fire in Islamabad, exposing Pakistan’s crushing neonatal mortality crisis — the third-worst globally, with 36 deaths per 1,000 births. Rooted in maternal neglect, untrained staff, and postnatal infections, the tragedy hits hardest in poor communities where healthcare is scarce. Systemic failures — including 31 hospital fires since 2010 — reveal deep flaws in infrastructure and governance. Yet hope flickers: one public hospital earned international accreditation for safety, proving reform is possible. With focused investment and lessons from…
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