A Kano woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, who recently gave birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, has died.

The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, confirmed on Thursday that the woman passed away around 2 pm at the hospital.

He disclosed that Hafsatu Yusuf experienced persistent bleeding after delivering the five babies — three boys and two girls — and that efforts by medical personnel to stabilise her condition were unsuccessful.

“She had been bleeding since after delivery, and all efforts by doctors to control the situation were unsuccessful,” K/Na’isa said.

He added that the deceased had been buried in accordance with Islamic rites at her residence in Hotoro.

“We are appealing to the public to support the babies with milk and other essential items,” he said.

K/Na’isa confirmed that the newborns are in stable condition and are currently receiving medical attention at the hospital.

The incident occurred shortly after the Kano State Government announced that it had taken responsibility for the medical care of the mother and her babies following the delivery.

Earlier, the ministry had disclosed that the quintuplets were delivered successfully and that both the mother and the newborns were placed under special care by medical personnel.

The husband of the deceased, Malam Salisu Nufi’u, expressed appreciation to the state government for the timely intervention.

The government reiterated its commitment to improving maternal and child healthcare services and reducing mortality rates across the state.