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Premature Baby Born Mid-Flight with UK Doctor's Assistance

A baby girl was delivered two months early on a Wizz Air flight from Jordan to the UK, thanks to the quick action of Dr. Hassan Khan.

  • A UK doctor, Dr. Hassan Khan, helped deliver a baby girl mid-flight on a Wizz Air flight from Jordan to the UK, marking a rare in-flight birth.
  • The baby was born two months prematurely and was delivered with the aid of towels, as the flight lacked specialized medical equipment.
  • The flight was diverted to Brindisi Airport in Italy, where the mother and her newborn, named Sama, were taken to a hospital.
  • Despite being born prematurely, the baby girl did not require an incubator and both she and her mother are reported to be in good condition.
  • This event marks only the 75th documented birth on a commercial aircraft, highlighting the rarity of such occurrences.
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