{
  "id": 7807283,
  "title": "Indian expat student in Dubai, 7, dies of ultra-rare brain disorder during Kerala vacation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/indian-expat-student-in-dubai-7-dies-of-ultra-rare-brain-disorder",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:46:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-student-in-dubai-7-dies-of-ultra-rare-brain-disorder-during-kerala-vacation-1.500676966"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A seven-year-old Indian expatriate student, Ameya Ajith, passed away in Dubai due to an extremely rare neurological disorder while on a family vacation in Kerala. Ameya, a first-grade student, had been enjoying her summer break with her parents when she suddenly fell ill with seizures on July 31, leading to her hospitalization on August 1. Despite weeks of treatment, including immunotherapy, Ameya passed away from cardiac arrest on September 14, 45 days after her initial hospitalization. Her father, Ajith KP, confirmed to Gulf News that Ameya had no prior symptoms and was a healthy and active child, celebrating her seventh birthday just weeks before the family's vacation began. Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES) is a rare and severe form of epilepsy affecting one in a million children, typically between the ages of three and 15. Its exact cause is unknown, and treatment primarily focuses on managing symptoms. Ameya's funeral was held in her hometown in Kerala, and a tribute was paid to her by her dance school teacher, Shamna Kasim, who described her as a cherished member of their family.",
  "summary": "Dubai: A seven-year-old Indian expat student in the UAE has died after a sudden and ultra-rare neurological illness that affects one in a million children struck her during what was meant to be a happy summer vacation in her native Kerala. Ameya Ajith, a Grade 1 student in Dubai and the only child to her parents, was enjoying her vacation with them when she fell ill and subsequently passed away…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}