Multan’s Children’s Complex grapples with rising pneumonia cases
Parents say that the deaths were caused due to whooping cough, pneumonia and fever. PHOTO: AFP
In the past 24 hours, 12 new cases of pneumonia have emerged at the Children’s Complex in Multan.
With 48 reported deaths attributed to pneumonia, a spokesperson for the Children’s Complex Multan, revealed alarming statistics, indicating that between January 1 and February 14, 2024, a staggering 1,417 cases of pneumonia and chest infections were recorded. As many as 48 children succumbed to the illness at the complex, while 1,293 recovered.
Despite efforts, the battle against pneumonia persists, with 12 new cases reported in the past day alone, bringing the current tally of hospitalized children to 71.
Despite initial reports, updates on pneumonia cases have been absent from official communications.
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Moreover, allegations of negligence have been directed towards the administration of Nishtar Hospital, where children in need of urgent medical attention purportedly face delays in receiving vital oxygen therapy.
Children Complex Medical Superintendent Dr Kamran Asif stated on Thursday that 1,405 patients had been reported from the inpatient departments and 212 had visited the outpatient department during the period in the health facility.
In the past 24 hours, 13 patients had visited the OPD, a similar number the inpatient department and 12 had recovered, he concluded. With additional input from APP
Published in The Express Tribune, February 16th, 2024.