Famine claims four more lives in Thar
Death toll for the month of January reaches 44.
THARPARKAR (Dunya News) – Famine in Thar claimed four more lives on Saturday mounting the death toll to 44 for the month of January.
An eight-day old Kausar in Diplo, nine-month old Perkaash in Civil Hospital Mithi, and a six-month old child at district hospital Chachro died of dearth whereas 25 children were being treated at the hospital.
Thar has been facing scarcity of water, food and facilities for three years but nothing considerable has yet been done by the government whereas the sluggish distribution of wheat, blankets and dates caused trouble for the affected people.
Malnourished children suffering lack of vitamins, food supplements and other life saving drugs also need a balanced diet.
