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Family welcome inquest into death of boy sent home from A&E
Yusuf Nazir died after critical care failures following a severe tonsillitis diagnosis, prompting a coroner's inquest amid family concerns over NHS reports.
- Yusuf Mahmud Nazir, a five-year-old boy, died at Sheffield Children's Hospital on November 23, 2022, after being sent home from Rotherham Hospital with antibiotics.
- Yusuf's family called for an inquest due to concerns about missed critical interventions and fragmented care across four healthcare organisations, with reports citing no beds and insufficient doctors in emergency departments.
- The coroner, Sheffield's Senior Coroner Tanyka Rawden, opened the inquest on a Thursday and adjourned it to a case management hearing scheduled for January 30, 2026.
- Yusuf’s uncle Zaheer Ahmed expressed appreciation for the inquest and emphasized they want a thorough review without rushing, aiming to get all necessary answers about Yusuf’s death.
- The inquest could lead to lessons for medical staff and accountability, as Yusuf’s family continues seeking answers about the failures contributing to his death and how his care was handled.
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