A road blockade in northwest Pakistan, implemented after clashes last month, has led to catastrophic shortages of supplies, particularly medicine. Charities report at least 31 child deaths in Parachinar, with some estimates exceeding 50, due to the lack of essential medical care. The closure of the Parachinar-Peshawar highway and the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has paralyzed medical facilities, leaving hundreds of thousands stranded. The Edhi Foundation has launched air ambulance operations to deliver emergency supplies and evacuate critically ill patients.
Charities say dozens of children have died in north-west Pakistan because a blockade of the area has caused catastrophic shortages in supplies.The Parachinar-Peshawar highway and the Pakistan -Afghanistan border are both closed to everyone but the armed forces after clashes last month.
The Edhi Foundation has launched air ambulance operations to deliver emergency supplies and evacuate critically ill patients."Roads are sealed, there is a shortage of supplies. The dire need is for the medicines but now there is very little ration left among the people," he said. He confirmed 31 children had died due to several causes including illnesses related to the harsh winter, premature births and issues arising from surgeries.
People mourn over the graves of relatives who were killed after gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in the Kurram tribal district last month.
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