Karachi has witnessed a sharp rise in dog bite incidents, with more than 3,000 cases reported across the city’s hospitals since the start of this year, according to Geo News.
Hospital officials confirmed that from January 1 to date, 3,040 cases of dog bites have been recorded in both public and private medical facilities in Karachi.
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The increase highlights a growing public health concern as stray dog populations continue to roam freely in many parts of the city.
At Jinnah Hospital, officials reported that over 700 patients have sought treatment for dog bite injuries since the beginning of the year.
Similarly, Civil Hospital has recorded approximately 1,000 cases during the same period.
Private hospitals have also seen cases, albeit in smaller numbers; for instance, a hospital on Stadium Road reported around 20 dog bite incidents.
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Health authorities have urged residents to exercise caution, especially in areas with high stray dog populations.
They also emphasized the importance of timely medical attention and proper post-exposure vaccination to prevent the risk of rabies.
The city has seen a surge in stray dog activity in several neighborhoods, leading to increased bite incidents.
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Earlier in January, a Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the Sindh government and other relevant authorities to submit detailed reports within four weeks on the growing stray dog problem and the non-availability of vaccines under the provincial rabies control programme.
