Afghan Woman Gives Birth to Quintuplets Prematurely at Panjshir Maternity Center
ANABAH, Panjshir — An Afghan woman from Parwan province gave birth to quintuplets prematurely at 30 weeks gestation at the EMERGENCY maternity center in Anabah, Panjshir, the facility announced.
The birth took place 13 days before the announcement on April 7, 2026, approximately on March 25. The mother and all five newborns are in good condition and receiving specialist medical care, according to the hospital. Premature multiple births carry significant risks, but the patients are reported to be stable under observation.
The EMERGENCY organization has operated the maternity center in Anabah since 1999. The facility provides maternal and neonatal care to residents of Panjshir, Parwan, Kapisa and Kabul provinces, supporting women in the region with specialized services amid challenging healthcare conditions.
Such rare quintuplet births highlight the capabilities of the center in handling high-risk deliveries. The hospital's announcement emphasized the successful outcome and ongoing monitoring to ensure the health of the mother and infants.
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