Ten more die in Tharparkar as hospital resources fall short
With over 40 children currently under medical assistance in Mithi hospital, resources are falling short
THARPARKAR:
Another 10 children fell prey to the drought in Tharparkar district on Monday, taking the death toll to 80 in 48 days, Express News reported.
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.
Another 10 children fell prey to the drought in Tharparkar district on Monday, taking the death toll to 80 in 48 days, Express News reported.
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.