LAHORE: The death toll following the epidemic of measles in Punjab soared to 97 as another child died in a hospital during treatment here on Thursday.

According to details, 7-month-old Abdul Rehman inflicted with measles was under treatment at Children Hospital of Lahore where he breathed his last.

It should be mentioned that so far 97 children have died of measles and most of victims hailed from Lahore.

Keeping in view the critical situation, Provincial ... read more

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