Two more children die in Thar, death toll hits 20 in 40 days

UMERKOT: Two more children died on the night between Sunday and Monday, pushing the death toll of children in Thar desert to 20 in just 40 days. 

On the night between Sunday and Monday, two children, Amrat and Majeed of Village Khariro Charan died. Malnutrition and lack of proper healthcare facilities are considered as major causes of deaths of children in Thar and adjoining areas. 

The performance of the Sindh health department across the province remains dismal.