ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice of the death of five infants at Civil Hospital in Mithi due to starvation and diseases.
The notice was taken on a news item published in a section of media highlighting that more 11 thousand ailing children were brought to six different health facilities in the Mithi District for treatment since the beginning of this year and at least five infants lost their lives due to malnutrition and diseases at Civil Hospital at Mithi, raising this year’s death toll to 64.
The news story further stated that the main vulnerabilities pertaining to water crises, health care and remoteness were the most crucial factor and the parents complained of lack of facilities at hospitals.
Taking notice of the matter, the CJP has called for a report from Karachi chief secretary within 36 hours.
