Hospital in UAE Admits 5 Children in 10 Days Over Swallowing Chemicals and Batteries

The Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital in the United Arab Emirates has reported an increase in the number of cases of children swallowing drain cleaners and small electronic objects.

The Emirates Health Services has reported that the hospital has admitted over fifty children within a year, some of whom have caused severe damage to their digestive systems.

The hospital saw five cases within ten days, incl....