The Minister for Health Rosy Akbar had said in a statement that it is saddening to see the different types of diseases, complication and condition that the children are suffering from.
While visiting Children at the CWM Children’s ward, the Health Minister adds that it would pain anybody’s heart to see children going through these diseases.
Akbar says that some of these diseases can be controlled but it is the lack of health awareness from parents that is contributing to sicknesses.
The Minister also highlighted the fact that the youngest Diabetic patient in the country is only 3-years-old.
Akbar says that the Ministry of Health will do its share, however, at the end of the day, it’s how a family play its role is important as most of this sickness are lifestyle diseases.
Akbar is also encouraging adults to produce fresh produce from there backyard if the market value for vegetables is too high to afford.
She says that younger generation needs to adapt to a healthy lifestyle.
