Death of Zafar Hajili: Statement from Emergency Medical Services on the medical care provided

Zafar Hajili, a well-known fan of the "Qarabağ" football club and a social media activist, has passed away. Just three days before his death, he shared a post on his social media account about his poor health.

In that post, Z. Hajili stated that he sought emergency medical assistance due to shortness of breath, suffocation, and a severe cough. He noted that his condition was serious and he could not breathe normally.

According to his writing, the emergency medical team arrived, measured his saturation, and it turned out to be very low. However, they did not take him to the hospital. He was told that if his fever was not high, the hospital would not accept him and would send him back.

In his post, he emphasized the need for a serious investigation into this matter.

Idman.Biz reports that, in response to a request from "Yeni Sabah," the Republican Center for Emergency and Urgent Medical Assistance stated that emergency medical measures were taken in accordance with the patient's condition.

"As a result of the initial investigation, we would like to inform you that on March 25, 2026, at 16:58, a call was received from a private house located at Majidov Street, Mardakan settlement, to the Republican Center for Emergency and Urgent Medical Assistance with a complaint of shortness of breath.

An emergency medical team was involved at the call address, and Zafar Hajili was examined at the address by a doctor from the Khazar Emergency Medical Assistance Station and provided with appropriate medical care.

During the objective examination, it was determined that the breathing was shallow and difficult (dyspnea-like).

Emergency medical measures were taken in accordance with the patient's condition.

The brigade was informed by his friend that he would be taken to a private medical facility.

In addition, we would like to inform you that the next call regarding Zafar Hajili was received 3 days later - on March 28, 2026, at 12:21, regarding his death. An emergency medical team was involved at the address and the death was confirmed.

Additional information will be provided regarding the results of a detailed investigation," the response text stated.