The rise of diarrheal illnesses in the children of Pakistan amidst COVID-19: A narrative review.
Zainab Syyeda RahmatAmraha ZubairIkran AbdiNarmil HumayunFatima ArshadMohammad Yasir EssarPublished in: Health science reports (2023)
The increased prevalence of diarrheal diseases amongst the pediatric population of Pakistan can be attributed largely due to unsanitary drinking water. Emphasis must be put in the provision of safe drinking water. During the first years of life, children can be kept safe from deadly pathogens just by adequate breastfeeding. IMNCI and EPI must also be properly implemented.