The infected children died over the past couple of days in Baghran district, the official said.
Unknown disease kills 20 children in Afghanistan’s Helmand province
The outbreak of an unknown disease has claimed the lives of 20 children in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, provincial director of information and culture Hafiz Rashid said Wednesday.
afghan (IndiaToday)
“The reason for the outbreak of the disease could be drinking contaminated water.’’
Some affected people including children have been receiving medical treatment at a local health centre, the official said.
The lack of infrastructure facilities including health centres and of access to potable water in Afghanistan’s far-flanged areas have made local villagers prone to death due to curable diseases.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
'Enemies of progress': Ben Bruce slams Atiku, Obi over Lagos-Calabar Highway project in viral video
House of Reps calls for truce between ASUU, University of Abuja amid strike
Entertainment executive, Artiste manager, Marjorie Fiedler to run for European Parliament
Cow crushes 2 elderly people out of nowhere — no one knows why
Nigeria’s Road to the World Cup: The journey ahead for the Super Eagles
Anambra PASAN suspends strike for 2 months as Govt addresses demands
Gowon wants Nigerian leaders to emulate Yar'Adua's transparent leadership
JAMB releases 531 more UTME results, cautions against fake score claims
Landmark’s post about being open for business after demolition mess sparks reactions
Pulse Sports
Chelsea set to offer Romelu Lukaku and cash for Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen
Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend goes viral speaking Hausa
Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer teams up with Mariah Carey, Naomi Campbell and Cuppy in France
ADVERTISEMENT
