Mysterious Illness Claims Four Children in Swabi in One Week

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Peshawar: A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of four children in Gandaf village, Swabi district, within a single week, sparking fear and concern among local residents.

The deceased children include three-month-old Muhammad Owais, two-year-old Abu Zar Umar, nine-month-old Umar Khan, and five-year-old Abu Huraira, all of whom reportedly fell ill with high fever, body rashes, and severe weakness before their conditions rapidly worsened.

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Local residents suspect a possible measles outbreak and have expressed alarm over the lack of timely medical intervention. They warned that without immediate preventive measures, the disease could spread further in the area.

Health authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the illness, prompting locals to call on the government to launch an urgent investigation and emergency medical and vaccination efforts to prevent further loss of life.