Three more children died in measles outbreak

Author: Our Correspondent

KHAIRPUR: At least three children died on Saturday due to an outbreak of highly contagious measles across the region of Khairpur.

According to a report, five-year-old Zeenat Khaskhlei was admitted to the Civil Hospital three days ago. However, despite treatment, she died.

Meanwhile, four-year-old Sobia died in Moro city and another child died in Bhirya town.

Despite the fact that the virus has been spread across the region, the health department has yet to adopt measures to control the virus.

Published in Daily Times, May 6th 2018.

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