Bandipora, Aug. 24 -- Doctors at District Hospital Bandipora successfully saved the life of a newborn who was brought in with a severe case of birth asphyxia and respiratory distress soon after delivery.

According to hospital officials, the newborn failed to breathe properly after birth and required immediate resuscitation. A medical team led by Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Tafazul Meer provided emergency intervention and specialised neonatal care. The child was stabilised and later shifted to advanced support for recovery.

Medical experts describe birth asphyxia as a condition in which a newborn is unable to start or maintain breathing after birth. If not treated within minutes, it can lead to permanent complications or death.

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