The Looming Crisis In Balochistan.

According to one of Balochistan's top health officials, the tally of corona patients may cross 100,000 within the next few months. At present, the number of recorded patients is 8000 plus, compared to the reported 8000 beds in hospitals and dispensaries of Balochistan. If the government does not take the concerns shown by the officials seriously, the situation could turn into a human tragedy. Despite the efforts of the provincial authorities, the cases are increasing with every passing day. Unfortunately, the political leadership is not paying heed to the opinions of the experts, who are heavily tilted in favour of a complete lockdown to avoid a tragedy on a grand scale.

The provincial government has to decide quickly. Time is of the essence, considering the steady increase in the number of COVID-19 patients. Also, while other provinces may afford any ease in the lockdowns, Balochistan cannot. One wonders how the 132 hospitals in the province, many of which lack the proper facilities to be deemed truly at par with today's standards...