disaster
Bangladesh: First baby born by C-section at new Save the Children hospital in world's largest refugee camp
By Save the Children at ReliefWeb
· July 6, 2026
· 5 min read
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Hopefully this will be the first of many successful deliveries that reinforce our commitment to strengthen healthcare for mothers and babies in Cox’s Bazar.” COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh 6 July 2026 - The first baby born by caesarean section (C-section) was safely deliver
Key takeaway Hopefully this will be the first of many successful deliveries that reinforce our commitment to strengthen healthcare for mothers and babies in Cox’s Bazar.
Why this matters
The successful C-section delivery at the new Save the Children hospital in Cox's Bazar highlights the critical need for specialized maternal and neonatal healthcare in the world's largest refugee settlement. With global aid cuts threatening essential services, the opening of this hospital is a vital step in addressing the high maternal and newborn mortality rates in the area. The hospital's ability to provide emergency newborn care, antenatal care, and nutrition support will be crucial in reducing the risks associated with high-risk pregnancies, which are common among Rohingya women due to poor nutrition and limited access to pre-natal healthcare. As the Rohingya refugee crisis continues, with over one million refugees in Cox's Bazar, the hospital's commitment to providing specialized care to both Rohingya refugees and women from host communities will be essential in strengthening healthcare for mothers and babies in the region.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Hopefully this will be the first of many successful deliveries that reinforce our commitment to strengthen healthcare for mothers and babies in Cox’s Bazar.” COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh 6 July 2026 - The first baby born by caesarean section (C-section) was safely deliver
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