Two young girls were seriously injured in a stray dog attack in Karachi’s Manghopir area on Friday, as reported by local media.
The incident took place near Ramzan Goth, where stray dogs attacked three-year-old Jameela and eight-year-old Hina, leaving them seriously injured. Both girls were immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.
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Dog bites and rabies cases have been rising across Karachi and the Sindh province.
Earlier this week, two deaths from rabies were reported, including 75-year-old Naimat Gul from Lyari and 10-year-old Lata from Mirpurkhas, bringing the provincial total to six in 2026.
What is Rabies?
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and can lead to encephalitis, paralysis, and death if untreated. It is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected dogs or other animals.
Karachi resident diagnosed with rabies after dog bite
Health experts emphasized that rabies is preventable with prompt post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), which includes thorough wound washing, human rabies vaccine, and, if needed, rabies immunoglobulins (RIG).
Indus Hospital reported treating over 3,000 dog bite cases so far in 2026, including four confirmed rabies cases. Authorities urged residents to seek immediate medical attention after any dog bite to reduce the risk of infection.
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Earlier, a police officer assigned to protect polio workers was also injured in a dog attack in Karachi’s Quaidabad area.
The 21-year-old sustained “Grade 2” wounds and has received the anti-rabies vaccine. Aftab Gohar, in-charge of the Dog Bite Clinic at Indus Hospital, noted a concerning trend of attacks on polio volunteers during vaccination campaigns.
