According to reports gathered from different parts of Upper Sindh, including Sukkur, Ghotki, Kandhkot, Thul and Tangwani nine children lost their lives due to the measles virus in the last 24 hours. Sensing the gravity of the situation, the health secretary formed a team of doctors to visit the affected areas.
However, the teams haven't reached the affected areas as yet. Reports say the viral infection is wrecking havoc in the districts of Sukkur, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Larkana, Qamber-Shahdadkot and Salehpat.