Rahim Yar Khan has been badly affected with jaundice that has claimed lives of several people in 2018. PHOTO: FILE
PHOTO: FILE
At least three people died of jaundice after battling for their lives at different hospitals over the last 48 hours in Rukanpur area.
A health official told Express News that three patients, suffering from jaundice, were admitted to different health facilities for treatment in Rukanpur District.
However, their condition deteriorated and they later died.
The victims were identified as 40-year-old Shah Nawaz Khan, a resident of Taj Pur, Pir Wala, 32-year-old Kaneez Fatima, a resident of Bahadur Pur and 45-year-old Allah Bakhsh, a resident of Sardar Garh.
Rahim Yar Khan has been plagued with jaundice and the disease has claimed the lives of several people earlier in 2018. Most of the victims included adults and children.
Data collected from different health facilities stated that more than 100 people have lost their lives since the epidemic hit the district.
Health experts said arsenic contamination of underground water and a lack of filtration plants are the leading causes in the spread of this potentially fatal disease. They added raising awareness and concerted prevention measures could help overcome the outbreak.
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