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The family of a five-year-old who died after being sent home from hospital have said his legacy is already saving “hundreds and hundreds of children’s lives.” ‌

Yusuf Mahmud Nazir passed away at Sheffield Children’s Hospital in November 2022, eight days after being discharged with antibiotics. His family met Health Secretary Wes Streeting in London to push for “Yusuf’s Law,” calling for national guidance that prioritises parents’ instincts when they feel “something is very wrong” with their child. ‌

Speaking after the meeting, Yusuf’s uncle Zaheer Ahmed said: “Yusuf’s legend is already saving lives. Hospitals are using his name to ensure children get the care they need, and some trusts are including him in staff training. Maybe his life was shortened to save hundre

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