Thursday 01/January/2026 – 05:00 AM
Juhayna Central Hospital in Sohag Governorate received a 6-month-old baby girl, in critical condition, after she was stung by a highly toxic scorpion, and a large, highly toxic scorpion was found in her clothing.
Saving a girl from a scorpion sting in Sohag
The child arrived at the reception and emergency department suffering from severe fatigue, as the symptoms at first seemed similar to a bronchitis, but the alertness of the treating physician and her lack of confidence in the initial diagnosis led her to suspect a case of poisoning.
During close examination and follow-up, a live scorpion was discovered inside the girl’s clothes, and within a few moments symptoms of a severe scorpion sting appeared, putting the girl in a very critical condition.
Immediately, the medical team moved quickly and efficiently, giving 15 doses of anti-scorpion serum, which resulted in a noticeable and rapid improvement in the child’s health condition, and her life was saved at an extremely dangerous time.
The child is still subject to close medical follow-up in the hospital, with the necessary measures being taken and heart enzymes monitored during the coming period, to fully ensure the stability of her health condition.
This successful medical intervention took place under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Mortada Al-Jabali, Director of Juhayna Central Hospital
Dr. Alaa Al-Nahhas, Deputy Director of the Hospital
Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Deputy Director of the Hospital, Dr. Muhammad Hassan Al-Miri, Head of the Medical Board, Dr. Ibram Boutros, Director of Reception and Emergency.
The hospital administration also extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the doctors, Dr. Marihan Nazmi
Dr. Amr Gamal, and Dr. Justina
And to all members of the medical and nursing team, for their effort and dedication in saving the girl’s life.
This was within the framework of the directives of Dr. Amr Dowidar, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Sohag Governorate, to quickly deal with emergency cases and provide the best treatment service to citizens.
