The city’s fumigation efforts, though significantly delayed, have not yielded the expected outcomes. There has been a steady increase in cases of vector-borne diseases–such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya–due to inadequate sanitation, unhygienic conditions, and a failing waste disposal system, all of which are severely impacting the health of Karachi residents. The Sindh health department shared data showing that more than 1,500 people across the province were affected by the dengue virus in September alone, according to Dawn.
Most of the cases originated from District East, which also reported one death. Additionally, there has been an increase in cases of malaria and chikungunya.
Dr. Qaiser Sajjad, former Secretary General of the Pakistan Medical Association, stated, “The number and variety of viruses and viral diseases have increased over the past 10 to 15 years. Gradually, we have seen an immense rise in this trend, and the reason is that Karachi has become a poorer city in terms of sanitation and cleanliness. (ANI)
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