Anti-measles campaign starts off in Sindh

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A vaccination campaign aimed at vaccinating over 13,000,000 children has started in 29 districts of Sindh, a private news channel reported.

Sindh Health Minister Dr Saghir Ahmed said the campaign will continue till May 31.

Dr Saghir Ahmed said that 133 confirmed cases of measles have been reported in Sindh this year so far, with 14 deaths, which include 13 deaths in district Thatta.

He appealed to the people to get their children vaccinated against measles.

The drive was inaugurated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah.