MIRPURKHAS: nine more kids died in Thar during past three days due to malnutrition and outbreak of diseases in the region, making the death toll to reach 509 since January.
The infants who lost their lives were Sabra, Varshia, Zakir Hussain, Parkash Lohar, Amina and the newborns of Khanu, Bhai Khan, Krishan and Atim.
And around 30 children admitted to Civil Hospital are said to be in critical condition. According to the official figures, so far 388 kids died this year in six facilities of the region.
The unrelenting drought spell, compounded by poverty, poor nutrition and lack of health facilities and awareness, continue to take its toll on the children of the district.
“Many of the deaths were caused due to premature births and pneumonia. Also, the families of these children bring them to the hospitals when they are in very critical condition,” said DHO Thar Dr Chandar Lal Gomani, adding that there is an urgent need to improve primary healthcare here.
President Hindu Panchyat Seth Lachman Das said that the deaths of children in Tharparkar is a big tragedy, and Sindh government’s slackness in this regard is shameful and unforgivable.
