Mysterious Illness Claims Lives of Three Minors in Layyah

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Layyah: A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of three children over the past three days in Chak No. 156, near Laddhana, Layyah. The affected families belong to an underprivileged community.

Following media reports, Deputy Commissioner Layyah Amira Baidar and CEO Health Layyah took immediate notice of the situation. A team of doctors, led by Deputy District Health Officers (DDHO) Dr. Mursaleen from Layyah and Dr. Nabeel Ahmad Gadara from Chobara, visited the affected families to assess the situation.

Speaking to the media, Dr. Mursaleen stated that the health department had already conducted an initial visit on the instructions of the Deputy Commissioner and CEO Health Layyah.

Based on symptoms and reported conditions, the illness appears to be viral in nature. The affected families had recently migrated from Taunsa Sharif, and their children lacked immunization records.

After a thorough examination, the medical team provided necessary medicines and advised preventive measures. Families were instructed to avoid physical contact with affected individuals, wash and sun-dry infected bedding, and practice proper hand hygiene before and after meals.

Dr Mursaleen urged families to immediately contact the nearest Rural Health Center (RHC) in case of complications. If required, ambulance services would be arranged to transfer patients to the District Headquarters Hospital.

To determine the cause of the illness, blood samples from the affected children were sent for laboratory testing. Meanwhile, health officials reviewed the immunization records of other children in the area. Those with previous vaccinations received booster doses, while unvaccinated children were administered the necessary immunizations.

Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further casualties and ensure the safety of the community.