Child succumbs to pneumonia in Multan

Death toll at Children’s Complex in a month rises to 48

MULTAN:

Another child has succumbed to pneumonia at the Children’s Complex, pushing the tally of pneumonia-related deaths in the hospital to 48 within the last month.

The Children’s Complex in Multan not only caters to the children of Southern Punjab, including Multan but also extends its services to patients from Sindh and Balochistan.

Dr Mowaz, the spokesperson for the Children’s Complex Multan, confirmed the demise of another child due to pneumonia within the past 24 hours. From January 1 to February 11, 2024, the Children’s Complex has recorded 1,377 cases of children suffering from pneumonia and chest infections, resulting in 48 fatalities and 1,260 recoveries.

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Furthermore, within the last 24 hours, six more children diagnosed with pneumonia have been admitted to the Children’s Complex, where currently, 69 patients are undergoing treatment for pneumonia and related chest infections.

Secretary Specialized Healthcare South Punjab, Rana Afzal Nasir Khan recently shared details about the situation.

However, after providing pneumonia data for two to three days, no further updates have been forthcoming. Similarly, the Nishtar Hospital administration has only released data for a single day.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 13^th 2024.