Two more children die of measles, death toll mounts to 241

Despite tall claims of federal and provincial governments and health authorities measles continued to engulf lives of infants as two more children died in different areas of the city mounting the death toll to a horrible 241 in the Sindh province.
According to details, two children died of measles in Madaiji and Mian Sahab localities of Shikarpur where the toll has reached to 24.
In Ghotki district, as many as 14 children have died of the epidemic so far.
A special vaccination campaign was launched in various districts of Sindh a couple of days earlier to prevent the outbreak of measles epidemic but the crisis seems to be intensifying further.
The campaign will last till January 15 during which children will be vaccinated against measles. In this regard, special camps have been set up at basic health centres and dispensaries.
EDO Karachi, Dr Imdadullah, said that during the campaign 2.1 million children will be vaccinated in the city for which 534 teams have been posted in camps while 694 teams will work in outskirt areas of the city.
Meanwhile, the masses across Sindh province have expressed grave concerns over response of federal, provincial governments and health authorities to take control over the dreadful disease. They urged for instant and solid steps to overcome the alarming situation.