A sharp rise in measles cases has been reported in Sindh, with over 2,000 cases documented this year, including 900 in Karachi alone, according to Sindh Health Department.
Government hospitals in Karachi are recording four to six new cases daily, with most patients being children under five. Some children have also been hospitalized with pneumonia caused by measles, officials said.
A measles outbreak in Khairpur district has turned deadly, claiming seven lives in two days. Five children died in Sagyoon, while two others lost their lives in Pir Jo Goth, officials confirmed.
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease caused by the measles virus. Symptoms appear 10-12 days after exposure, starting with fever, cough, runny nose, and inflamed eyes. A red rash typically starts on the face before spreading across the body.
Health experts warn of serious complications, including diarrhea, middle ear infections, and pneumonia, urging parents to vaccinate their children to prevent further spread.
