Upon speaking to villagers in Minapur and Kanti block of Muzaffarpur, NewsCentral24x7 found that government statistics on child deaths are underestimated.
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2 More AES Deaths in Muzaffarpur, Toll Rises to 152
Both the deaths took place at the S K Medical College and Hospital, where 431 children have been admitted for AES treatment since June 1.
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“They’re offering us Rs 4 lakh compensation. What will we do with the money when our children are dead?” asked one father.
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“It is unfortunate that in 2019, in the 21st century, so many children have died. There are some shortcomings on the part of the government.”