Jamrud, diphtheria turns epidemic, 23 children infected
Diphtheria has become an epidemic in Jamrud area of Khyber district, 23 children have been affected by this disease.
In this regard, District Health Officer Dr. Zafar Ali Khan says that the children have been shifted to different hospitals.
To control the disease, a vaccination drive is underway in 6 Union Councils from November 13.
Dr. Zafar Ali Khan says that diphtheria has become an epidemic, awareness campaigns are being conducted in the affected areas while teams are present in these areas.
He further says that children should be vaccinated against 5 different diseases