MULTAN: The outbreak of seasonal influenza has claimed 41 lives in Multan as three more people have been fallen prey to the disease.
According to details, 45-year-old Amir, 40-year-old Nasir and 50-year-old Dolat Bibi have lost their lives during the treatment.
Earlier, on Wednesday, a resolution was introduced in the Punjab Assembly, by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) regarding the issue of an increasing number of deaths by seasonal influenza in the province.
The resolution submitted by PML-N member Hina Pervez Butt informed that the toll of seasonal influenza patients is increasing every day. The resolution demanded initiation of steps on an emergency basis to prevent the spread of the life-threatening virus.
A team of specialist doctors arrived in Multan in the first week of January for the treatment of influenza. The team has been deployed at Nishtar Hospital while a massive influenza vaccination drive has been launched in Multan region to control the epidemic.
Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif has already taken notice of the spread of influenza and directed relevant authorities to take all possible measures for its prevention. He also advised them to organise awareness campaign regarding the illness.