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Kettering Health announces first birth of 2026

Kettering Heath welcomes first baby of 2026 Sitora Kamolova and Bobur Mukhamedjanov welcomed daughter, Ali Kasim, shortly before 2 a.m. on Jan. 1. (Photo Courtesy of Kettering Health)

WASHINGTON TWP. — Editor’s Note: The initial information released by Kettering Health indicated the baby was a girl, but they later said the baby is a boy.

Kettering Health has announced its first birth of the new year.

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Ali Kasim was born at 1:55 a.m. at Kettering Health Washington Township, a spokesperson for Kettering Health confirmed.

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He weighs 7lb 5.5 oz and is 20.5 inches long.

Ali was born to Sitora Kamolova and Bobur Mukhamedjanov.

“Sitora was scheduled to have an induction next week, but baby Ali decided to make (his) grand appearance early on New Year’s Day instead!” Kettering Health said.

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