Death of a Child from Suffocation by a Pacifier in Duhok

A medical source reported on Saturday, August 22, 2026, the death of a 3-year-old child after suffocating on a pacifier in the village of Bisat, belonging to the Qesrok sub-district of Duhok Province in the Kurdistan Region.

According to the source, the child died as a result of suffocation due to airway obstruction after swallowing the pacifier. This incident highlights the importance of preventive measures to avoid choking accidents, especially among children.

The source added that the necessary procedures have been taken regarding the incident, indicating that local authorities are taking steps to determine the causes of the accident and improve preventive measures in the future. Parents and guardians should take the necessary precautions to prevent such incidents, such as keeping small objects out of children's reach and providing a safe environment. Additionally, local authorities and health institutions should work to raise community awareness about the importance of preventive measures and ways to prevent choking accidents.