In Pakistan's Punjab province, pneumonia-related child deaths rose to 410 this year due to environmental pollution and low immunity, partly due to insufficient vaccination.

In Pakistan's Punjab province, pneumonia-related child deaths have risen to 410 this year, according to the health department. The province reported 717 new cases of pneumonia over two days, with a total of 6,620 cases reported this year. Health officials attribute the rapid spread of the disease to environmental pollution and low immunity among children, which is partly due to a lack of proper vaccination.

February 22, 2024
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