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Sindh Province in Pakistan has been grappling with a rise in dengue cases, with the Sindh Health Department reporting 175 new cases in the current month, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to 819, with one fatality recorded so far. Karachi Division remains the most affected, with 85
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In response to the dire situation, Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, has initiated a comprehensive awareness and prevention campaign to curb the spread of dengue and malaria. The campaign, which involves multiple stakeholders, aims to educate the public on preventive measures and eliminate mosquito
Dengue fever
The number of dengue cases in Sindh province has reached alarming levels, with 175 cases reported across the province this month. According to a report submitted to Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, 85 cases have been reported in Karachi, 48 in Hyderabad, 37 in Mirpurkhas, and five in
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A severe surge in dengue infections is overwhelming Karachi's healthcare system, with both public and private hospitals reporting a significant increase in patients. The situation is further complicated by the Sindh government's reported underestimation of the outbreak's scale. Officials at major government hospitals claim
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The Jamaat-e-Islami Sindh chief, Kashif Saeed Sheikh, has criticized the provincial government for its incompetence and negligence in controlling dengue cases, which have risen by over 50% in recent months. Speaking at an inauguration ceremony, Sheikh expressed concern over the public health crisis and demanded immediate action to address the
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As the garrison city of Rawalpindi continues to grapple with a dengue fever outbreak, the number of patients admitted to government-run hospitals has reached an alarming 908. In the last three months, a staggering 19 new dengue patients were reported in the city's three government-run hospitals, with most
Dengue fever
Pakistan is experiencing a rise in dengue fever cases, with 127 patients currently under treatment and 12,941 patients visiting outpatient departments of government-run hospitals since the start of the season. According to the Rawalpindi Medical University, 41 new patients were admitted to dengue wards, and 1,128 were confirmed
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As of Saturday, 41 new dengue cases were reported in three government-run hospitals in Rawalpindi, with a total of 127 patients currently under treatment. The surge in dengue cases has overwhelmed the outpatient departments, with 448 patients visiting the three hospitals, of which 41 tested positive for the disease. The
Dengue fever
Bangladesh is experiencing a significant increase in dengue fever cases, with 179 deaths reported so far this year, according to a warning from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The healthcare system is struggling to keep up with the surge in cases, with many patients seeking care too late
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The District Health Office (DHO) in Islamabad reported 54 new dengue cases in a single day, with 32 cases confirmed in the twin cities. The rural areas reported 24 cases, while urban areas reported six cases. The DHO has urged citizens to follow preventive measures, such as regular cleaning of
Dengue fever
Bangladesh is facing one of its most severe dengue seasons in recent years, with the number of cases and hospitalisations soaring to record highs. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 740 new dengue cases and nine deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, marking the highest
Dengue fever
Bangladesh is battling a worsening dengue fever epidemic, with hospitals in Dhaka and other major cities struggling to cope with the sharp rise in patients. The country's health authorities have issued a 12-point directive to prioritize dengue treatment, as hospitalizations and deaths linked to the mosquito-borne disease continue
