CRCP concern over 51 deaths caused by unsafe water
ISLAMABAD, July 14 2005: The Consumer Rights Commission of Pakistan (CRCP) on July 13 expressed its concern over the death of 51 people caused by consumption of contaminated water in Zhob, Lahore, Muzaffarabad and Hyderabad in the first week of the current month.
Speaking at a news conference at the camp office of Rawalpindi-Islamabad Press Club, the CRCP advocacy officer, Zahid Ali, said 2,800 serious ailments were reported in these areas caused by consumption of contaminated water.
He said around 14,000 cases of skin disease leishmaniasis had been registered only in Sindh due to use of contaminated water.
Source: Dawn
Date:7/14/2005
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