The drought was to be at the forefront of discussions at the Sindh Assembly today as the drought claimed the lives of 9 more children. However, previous sessions have largely been consumed by mudslinging between PPP and MQM members over who is to blame for the deaths.
Four children died as a result of malnutrition and thirst today followed by a further six in the later hours of the day, adding to the escalating death toll. One child was taken to Mithi hospital by his parents and died on his way.
The drought is showing no signs of abating and has claimed around 500 lives in three years.
Ambulance services reportedly rarely provide assistance for these children, forcing parents to travel long distances to take their children to the hospital.
With over 40 children currently under medical assistance in Mithi hospital, resources are falling short and several children are in critical condition.
Earlier this month, the provincial government had appealed to foreign donors to help mitigate the drought situation.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ