Pind Dadan Khan (Mushtaq Raza): The suburban village of Sughar Pur in Pind Dadan Khan is gripped by a worsening Sughar Pur health crisis. Negligence by the Health Department and the absence of basic facilities have created a breeding ground for disease. Residents, especially children, face serious health risks every single day.
In a letter to Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif, Subedar Nazir Ahmad Jutt described the alarming conditions. He explained that three government schools in the village serve 365 students with 15 teachers. Most of these children belong to poor families, while wealthier households send their children to safer private schools.
Meanwhile, stagnant drainage water has collected in front of the school. Teachers and students cross this filthy water daily, exposing themselves to infection. Next to the school lies a large pond of contaminated water—200 feet long, 60 feet wide, and 3 feet deep. Dead animals often float in it. Snakes, frogs, and turtles move freely inside, creating constant fear.
As a result, the foul stench from this pond has damaged children’s mental health and eyesight. Drinking the polluted water has spread deadly illnesses, including hepatitis. In addition, local women and youth face the same serious threats, making the Sughar Pur health crisis a danger to the entire community.
Nazir Ahmad Jutt warned that the problem could escalate further if authorities continue to ignore it. He urged leaders to act quickly by cleaning the drainage system, supplying safe drinking water, and improving basic health services. He also stressed the importance of regular medical camps and awareness sessions for families.
Therefore, the Sughar Pur health crisis is not just a local concern but a reminder of Pakistan’s urgent need for rural health reforms. Without swift intervention, more families will suffer preventable diseases, long-term disabilities, and avoidable loss of life.
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