KARACHI: Sindh has reported 175 dengue fever cases so far this month, according to a report issued by the provincial health department.
Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho said that out of the total, 85 cases were recorded in Karachi, 48 in Hyderabad, 37 in Mirpur Khas, and five in Sukkur. “Overall, 819 dengue cases have been reported in Sindh this year,” she added.
The minister said the government is actively working to control the spread of the mosquito-borne disease, with anti-dengue drives intensified across all divisions of Sindh, including Karachi.
She stated that hospitals have been directed to ensure proper treatment for patients suffering from dengue hemorrhagic fever and emphasized that dengue is a preventable disease.
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes that has seen a sharp rise globally in recent years. These mosquitoes also spread other viruses such as chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika.
The disease is most common in tropical regions, where factors like rainfall, humidity, temperature, and rapid urbanization affect transmission rates.Top of Form