MITHI: The death toll of children from malnutrition and diseases during five months of this year rose to 359 in Thar on Wednesday as two more infant died of this situation.
A newly born baby of Aneel Meghwar, resident of village Mao Akheraj, died at Civil Hospital Mithi, exposing the major hospital’s efficiency and performance. It has become usual for infants to die in this hospital, which is a matter of great concern.
Separately, a 10-month-old daughter of Balu Meghwar, resident of village Ransiyani, died due to malnutrition and diseases at Taluka Hospital Chachro in Tharparkar district.