A newborn girl tragically died in Jacobabad, Sindh, on July 20, 2025, because hospitals did not provide an incubator, according to her father.
The Jacobabad incident underscores the persistent challenges in Pakistan’s healthcare system, where shortages of equipment and delays can have fatal consequences.
The father described the urgency of rushing his daughter to the Jacobabad Institute of Medical Sciences (JIMS), a government hospital. However, due to insufficient resources, he decided to transfer her to a private facility. Unfortunately, the staff at the private hospital turned them away because no incubators were available. This forced them to return to JIMS. The doctors there advised that she should be moved to Sukkur for further care, but tragically, the infant passed away on the way.
Hospital authorities confirmed an investigation into the case is underway. Such events underscore the urgent need for improved medical infrastructure in rural areas.
These cases highlight systemic issues within Pakistan’s healthcare system, especially in Sindh, where the Pakistan Peoples Party has been in power for the past 15 years. Despite the government’s bold claims, the situation on the ground remains unchanged, with ongoing issues such as diagnostic errors and resource shortages. Families are calling for accountability to prevent future tragedies.
