A teenage boy in Interior Sindh allegedly died from a snakebite after an ambulance arrived without a basic oxygen facility, exposing the alarming state of emergency healthcare in rural Pakistan.
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The incident reportedly occurred near Gharo village in Naushahro Feroze, where 16-year-old Naseeb Ahmed Sahito was bitten by a poisonous snake while working in agricultural fields.
According to local residents, the family immediately called the government rescue helpline 1122 for emergency assistance. However, when the ambulance arrived, relatives discovered there was no oxygen cylinder available inside the vehicle.
Witnesses claimed the teenager’s condition worsened during the delay, and he died before reaching a major hospital.
The tragic death has sparked outrage across the area, with residents accusing authorities of criminal negligence and questioning how emergency ambulances in rural Sindh are still operating without life-saving basic equipment.
Locals also criticized the lack of adequate healthcare infrastructure in Interior Sindh, where snakebite cases frequently occur during the summer, yet medical facilities remain severely under-equipped.
Residents demanded an immediate inquiry into the incident and strict action against officials responsible for deploying an ambulance allegedly lacking essential emergency support systems.
The incident has once again highlighted the widening healthcare gap between urban centers and rural Pakistan, where access to timely emergency treatment can often mean the difference between life and death.
