By our correspondent
KARACHI: Measles has claimed the lives of 53 children in Sindh this year, raising concerns among health authorities over the continued spread of the highly contagious disease, according to figures released by the health department.
Official data showed that 102 measles-related deaths were recorded across Pakistan during the first 26 weeks of 2026. Sindh reported the highest number of suspected cases, with thousands of children affected by the outbreak.
The data revealed that 7,105 suspected measles cases were reported in Sindh, out of which 2,280 were confirmed through laboratory tests. Across the country, authorities recorded 29,066 suspected cases, with 8,309 cases receiving laboratory confirmation.
Health experts expressed serious concern over the rising number of infections and warned that the situation could worsen if vaccination coverage was not improved. They stressed that timely immunization, stronger disease surveillance and immediate preventive measures were essential to control the spread of the virus.
Experts said children who missed routine vaccinations remained particularly vulnerable to measles complications. They warned that delays in vaccination campaigns and gaps in healthcare access could lead to further increases in cases and deaths.
Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or comes into close contact with others. The disease commonly causes high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a red rash that usually starts on the face before spreading to other parts of the body.
Health officials have urged parents to ensure that their children receive recommended vaccinations and have called for stronger community awareness campaigns to prevent further loss of lives.
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