Body bruised and wounded, recovery will take time

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Four-year-old Ayesha Syed, who sustained more than 50 injuries in a stray dog attack in Naregaon during Ramzan dawn on Saturday, is now stable and has started taking light food from Sunday. Despite deep wounds and severe pain, she is showing strong determination.

Ayesha was standing at her doorstep during Sehri preparations when five to six stray dogs attacked her, leaving her with multiple bite and scratch injuries. Residents rushed to her rescue, and she was immediately admitted to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). Doctors treated over 50 deep wounds with high infection risk under Unit-4 of the Paediatrics Department. Anti-rabies vaccination was administered for each wound. Under the guidance of Dr Prabha Khaire, Dr Ubed Rehman and Dr Aniket Sarvade are closely monitoring her condition. Her improvement has brought relief to family members and hospital staff.

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Condition improving

“Ayesha is better than yesterday and has started light food. The wounds are many and will take time to heal,” said her grandmother, Naseem Syed Mukhtar.

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Best possible treatment

“Her condition is good. Major wounds have been dressed, anti-rabies vaccine given, and necessary treatment is ongoing,” said Dr Prabha Khaire, Head of Paediatrics, GMCH.