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Zakho Woman Dies After 17 Days in Coma Due to Blood Transfusion Error

AM:10:23:18/05/2025

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Shilan Ismail, a 38-year-old mother of six, passed away late Saturday night after spending 17 days in a coma caused by an accidental blood transfusion at a hospital in Zakho.

Amir Ali, a spokesperson for Zakho's health department, confirmed to NRT that Ismail had been under intensive care but her condition continued to deteriorate until her death. The incident has raised serious concerns over medical negligence, and investigations are expected to follow.