Zulekha Hospital Dubai recently witnessed a story of courage and medical excellence that touched every heart within its walls. Baby Takshiv Dubey, born at only 26 weeks and 4 days and weighing less than one kilogram, fought through unimaginable odds with the support of a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and his equally strong mother.
After being treated at another hospital in Dubai, on the eleventh day after birth, Baby Takshiv was referred to Zulekha Hospital Dubai with complains of feeding intolerance and advanced necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious and life-threatening condition, mostly seen in premature babies, where the tissue in the intestines becomes inflamed and starts to die) Upon admission, the multidisciplinary team initiated comprehensive treatment and continuous monitoring to stabilize his fragile condition. The baby was already battling serious complications, including grade 3 intraventricular hemorrhage, sepsis caused by resistant bacteria, and meconium peritonitis, all of which required urgent and well-coordinated medical intervention. Each challenge pushed the boundaries of intensive neonatal care, yet the team at Zulekha Hospital remained determined and unwavering in their efforts to save him.
When surgery became the only option, Dr. Salah Elghote, Consultant Paediatric Surgery, Zulekha Hospital Dubai described this as one of the complicated cases of his career, with less chance of survival.
“Operating on a baby this premature, with multiple organ complications and septic shock, is an immense challenge,” said Dr. Salah. “The intestines were fragile and fused with adhesions. Performing three major surgeries, including bowel resections and ileostomy, demanded precision, teamwork, and faith. What guided us was our shared belief that this little one deserved every possible chance.”
After surgery, Baby Takshiv’s recovery continued under the careful watch of Dr. Chanchal Kumar, Specialist Neonatology, Zulekha Hospital Dubai and the NICU team including Dr. Shahbaz, Dr. Suvas, Dr. Ayesha, Dr. Drishya & Dr. Tooba who monitored him around the clock.
His mother, Monika Ujjawal Dubey, expressed her heartfelt gratitude “There were moments when I thought I would lose him. But the doctors and nurses never stopped believing. They comforted us, guided us, and treated our son with love. I will always be grateful to Zulekha Hospital for giving him a new life.”
