The me
asles outbreak in Punjab continues to escalate, with alarming increases in both suspecte
d and confirmed cases, including the capital city of Lahore.
In the past 24 hours, two children have tragically succumbed to the disease. One child was from Lahore and the other from Rahim
Yar Khan, according to the Health Department on Wednesday.
The recent fatalities bring the measles-related death toll in Lahore to four. Province-wide, the total number of children who died from me
asles has now reached 26.
The Health Department reported that 151 suspected cases of me
asles were identified across Punjab yesterday. Of these, 43 were from Lahore, 21 from Gujranwala, 35 from Rahim
Yar Khan, and 47 from Vehari. The number of confirmed me
asles patients in Punjab has now climbed to 3,389.
Health officials are
urging parents to en
sure their children are vaccinate
d and to seek medical attention if symptoms of me
asles appear. The provincial government is intensifying efforts to control the outbreak, including increased vaccination drives and public awareness campaigns.
