Measles Claims Lives Of Two Children

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MIRPURKHAS: Two children have died of measles over the past week and three ailing infants are still struggling for their lives in Haji Tariq Jalal Rajar village near Hingorno town.

Villagers informed media persons on 20th January that two-year-old Rajveer Kohli and six-year-old Munaij Kohli fell victim to the disease.

They said that three ailing infants, Durga, Roshni and Deepak were still struggling for their lives.

Published in Dawn, January 21st, 2025

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