An epidemic of measles broke out in Patuki and its suburbs, the epidemic claimed the lives of 6 children in 5 days while another 6 are in critical condition.
According to the details, there is a rapid increase in the number of measles patients in the suburbs of Patuki, during the last 5 days, 6 children have died due to measles and the condition of 6 more is said to be critical.
The parents of the affected children have accused the hospital administration of negligence and said that the children lost their lives due to lack of timely treatment.
On the other hand, after the news of the deaths of children due to measles went viral on social media, DHO Kasur and DDHO Patuki have reached the affected area along with the team of Thatta Kamiana. Have started lifting.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s notice on the deaths of children due to measles in Patuki. An urgent report has been sought from the Secretary Health, the Minister and the officials of the Health Department have been directed to immediately reach the address and provide the best treatment facilities to the children suffering from measles.
Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz says that innocent lives were lost due to negligence and incompetence of the health department. Determining the liability for negligence will be punishable. Maryam Nawaz’s order to ensure vaccination of diseases including measles in hospitals. Cases of measles and other epidemics will be monitored on a daily basis. There will be no negligence in the treatment of affected children.
