311 children died of pneumonia in Pakistan last month

In January, more than 19,500 cases of pneumonia were detected in the Punjab province of Pakistan , and 311 children died due to the disease . The government said it was caused by air pollution, dust and cold weather.

In January, more than 19,500 cases of pneumonia were detected in Pakistan's Punjab province , Anadolu reported, citing local media .

The government reported an increase in pneumonia cases across Punjab province last month due to air pollution, cold weather and dust.

It is noted that every year in Pakistan 50-60 thousand children die due to pneumonia.