A fourth child has died from Strep A as the bacterial infection continues to sweep primary schools across the UK.
Muhammad Ibrahim Ali died at his home after suffering a cardiac arrest on November 14, his heartbroken family have confirmed. As reported by the Mirror, The four-year-old attended Oakridge School and Nursery in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
It comes after the death of a child who contracted Strep A while attending St John's School in Ealing, West London, was confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). On Thursday the death of another child who had contracted the infection, named as Hanna by family friends, was confirmed by Victoria Primary School in Penarth, Wales.
And a six-year-old pupil also died from Strep A at Ashford Church of England Primary School in Surrey at the beginning of last week. There is no indication that the four deaths are in any way related.
Muhammad's devastated mum, Shabana Kousar, told Bucks Free Press : "The loss is great and nothing will replace that. He was very helpful around the house and quite adventurous, he loved exploring and enjoyed the forest school, his best day was a Monday and said how Monday was the best day of the week.
"He also had a very close bond with his dad. He was his best friend and went everywhere with him. He just wanted to be with him."
A fundraiser has been set up in his memory, which has so far raised over £4,200. Oakridge School and Nursery's headteacher, Stuart Cook, paid tribute to the "wonderful, kind, smiley and energetic boy".
He wrote on the JustGiving page: "We know that following the devastating news that one of our Reception children, Ibrahim, died earlier this week, many parents and members of the school community will want to contribute to the memory of Ibrahim.
"We want to create a lasting memorial in the school, so that there is always a place at Oakridge for Ibrahim - a place where he was so very happy.
"This will enable us to remember the wonderful, kind, smiley, energetic boy that Ibrahim was. Any money donated through ‘Just Giving’ will go towards his memorial and a charity of the family's choosing."
You can donate to the fundraiser here.
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