Three more children died of measles in Lahore on Tuesday, taking the overall death toll in Punjab to 157.
Two children died at Mayo Hospital while the third child succumbed to the disease in Jinnah Hospital.
On the other hand, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has warned that it would initiate action against Chief Minister and Health Minister of Punjab if more children died due to the measles.
Justice Khalid Mahmood said that children are dying on daily basis, but the Health Department is engaged in formalities. He said the court should now be told how many children were saved by the Health Department.
The judge remarked that it is now time for the new government to stop distributing sweets and start work practically.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
3 more kids succumb to measles; Punjab death toll 157
Three more children died of measles in Lahore on Tuesday, taking the overall death toll in Punjab to 157.
Two children died at Mayo Hospital while the third child succumbed to the disease in Jinnah Hospital.
On the other hand, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has warned that it would initiate action against Chief Minister and Health Minister of Punjab if more children died due to the measles.
Justice Khalid Mahmood said that children are dying on daily basis, but the Health Department is engaged in formalities. He said the court should now be told how many children were saved by the Health Department.
The judge remarked that it is now time for the new government to stop distributing sweets and start work practically.
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