Karachi has seen an alarming spike in dengue infections, with health officials confirming 589 new cases in the last 24 hours.
According to the Sindh Health Department, tests were administered across Karachi Division, with 589 tests being positive; 4,001 tests had already been run over that span.
Rehan Baloch, Sindh Health Secretary, reported that in the last 24 hours alone, 111 patients were admitted to government hospitals across Sindh with dengue infection, while private hospitals recorded 101 new dengue admissions.
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He added that Karachi currently has 244 dengue patients being treated in government hospitals and 205 in private facilities, indicating a sharp rise in clinical load citywide.
As dengue cases continue to mount in Karachi, government hospitals have made available 256 beds specifically for dengue patients, while private hospitals have set aside 200 beds to manage admissions efficiently.
Officials noted that Karachi bears a substantial share of Sindh’s dengue burden, as so far this month alone, there have been 5,701 infections reported and 11,2663 since January 1.
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The Health Department confirmed that 52 laboratories across the province are actively reporting dengue results, providing timely detection and surveillance of new cases emerging across multiple districts.
Karachi alone boasts 34 laboratories conducting dengue tests daily, including 12 government facilities and 22 private labs that can efficiently handle high test volumes.
Health experts warn of rising temperatures, stagnant water bodies, and mosquito breeding sites contributing to transmission across densely populated neighborhoods – further increasing the urgency for preventative measures to be implemented immediately.
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Residents were advised to use mosquito repellents, wear protective clothing, and eliminate standing water around their homes where Aedes mosquitoes could breed during this outbreak of infections.
Rehan Baloch strongly advised citizens to seek medical help quickly if symptoms such as fever, headaches, nausea, or body pain appear, noting that early diagnosis helps avoid potential complications.
He stressed the need for community cooperation in creating cleaner environments and eliminating breeding sites in Karachi to stem dengue’s ever-increasing spread, and pointed out that collective action remains necessary in controlling its spread.
