The spread of dengue continues to worsen in Karachi as two more people have died from the disease, the Director General (DG) Health Sindh confirmed. Over the last 24 hours, 90 new patients were admitted to government hospitals in the city, according to ARY News.
In addition, 85 patients were hospitalized in private hospitals in Karachi. Currently, 249 dengue patients are under treatment in government hospitals, while 160 are receiving care in private facilities.
The Sindh health department has allocated 556 beds in government hospitals for dengue patients, with 220 beds reserved in private hospitals. Hyderabad, the province’s second-largest city, has 167 government beds and 207 private beds for dengue patients.
Health authorities reported that around 38 laboratories in Karachi are active for dengue testing, while 19 laboratories operate in Hyderabad. Over the past 24 hours, 4,598 dengue tests were conducted across the province. Of these, 828 tests returned positive, highlighting the increasing prevalence of the mosquito-borne illness.
The DG Health Sindh emphasized that the situation remains critical and urged residents to take preventive measures. Authorities continue to monitor hospitals and laboratories closely to manage the rising number of dengue cases.
Officials also stressed the importance of removing stagnant water around homes and workplaces to reduce mosquito breeding. The health department continues awareness campaigns to educate the public about dengue symptoms and early treatment.
With the ongoing rise in cases, hospitals are on high alert, and additional resources are being mobilized to ensure patients receive timely care. Citizens are advised to seek immediate medical attention if dengue symptoms, such as high fever, body pain, or rashes, appear.
The Sindh government continues to coordinate with both public and private hospitals to manage the dengue outbreak and prevent further fatalities in Karachi and Hyderabad.
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