Pollution in poverty-stricken Pakistan The dangerous level is proving to be frightening for it. Lahore and 17 districts of Punjab have been wrapped in a thick blanket of poisonous smoke and fog for the last one month. The situation is such that in view of the adverse effects of pollution on the health of children, the United Nations Children’s Agency has also warned Pakistan on Monday. Talking about adults, thousands of people have been affected by respiratory diseases and are being treated.
11 million children in Pakistan’s East Punjab province Health is in danger.
According to media reports, the age of these children is less than 5 years. Given the threat it poses to these children, UNICEF representative in Pakistan Abdullah Fadil in a statement urged the government to take immediate and greater action to reduce air pollution for these 11 million affected children and others.
12 percent deaths due to air pollution
“These record-breaking levels of air pollution have already caused great harm to young children in Pakistan,” said Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF representative in Pakistan. About 12 percent of deaths of children under 5 years of age are due to air pollution. Although it will take time to assess the impact of this year’s extraordinary smog, we know that doubling and tripling the amount of pollution in the air will have devastating effects. Especially its impact on children and pregnant women will be most devastating.
Treatment of 40 thousand people
Due to the havoc of pollution in Pakistan since last month, respiratory diseases have increased rapidly among the people. Health officials say more than 40,000 people have been treated for respiratory illnesses. However, the health facilities of Pakistan also cannot be called very good.
Schools will remain closed till 17th November
Pakistan has closed schools in many areas of Punjab till November 17 to protect the health of children. Authorities have also ordered all parks and museums to be closed for 10 days. Apart from this, people are constantly being urged to avoid unnecessary travel. According to the Environment Protection Department in Punjab, Multan was the most polluted city on Monday, with the air quality index hovering around 800.
