Dry Cold Intensifies Seasonal Diseases in Quetta, Rush of Patients in Hospitals; Demand for Free Medicines
Long Absence of Rainfall Leads to Spread of Epidemics; Complaints of Lack of Treatment Facilities in Government Hospitals
Quetta (Daily Qudrat Quetta) — In the provincial capital Quetta, sudden weather change, dry weather, and cold winds have caused seasonal diseases to grip citizens, as a result of which the number of patients in government and private hospitals has begun to increase.
Due to the long absence of rainfall, the severity of dry weather persists in the city, while cold winds and changes in temperature have further increased the difficulties of citizens. Due to the weather change, citizens are falling victim to various seasonal diseases and are turning to hospitals for treatment.
Due to the weather change, children, the elderly, and other citizens need special precaution. Citizens are advised to use warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold, avoid going out in cold winds unnecessarily, and take special care of cleanliness.
In case of illness, a qualified physician should be consulted and self-medication should be avoided. Citizens have demanded from the relevant authorities that medical facilities and the supply of medicines in government hospitals be ensured so that patients affected by seasonal diseases can receive timely treatment.
