In Pakistan, 410 children died from pneumonia in Punjab province this year, primarily due to environmental pollution and low immunity from insufficient vaccination.

In Pakistan, 410 children have died from pneumonia in Punjab province this year, according to the health department. This follows 182 new cases reported in Lahore alone over two days, with 717 new cases reported across the province. Health officials attribute the rapid spread of the disease to environmental pollution and low immunity due, in part, to a lack of proper vaccination.

February 22, 2024
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