Dengue cases on the rise in Karachi: report
The most number of cases — 222 — were reported in Karachi's district East, says Sindh health department
KARACHI: Dengue cases are on the rise in Karachi, with the metropolis reporting 480 new cases in the past month alone, Sindh's health department said on Saturday.
According to the health department's report, the most number of cases — 222 — were reported in Karachi's East district, with Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Jamshed Town being the most affected.
Cases this month — 480
Most affected district — East
Cases reported this year —1,149
District Central registered 112 cases, with North Nazimabad and Gulberg reporting the most number of patients, said the report.
District South, Korangi, Malir, and West have reported 66, 36, 25, and 19 cases respectively, including women, children, and the elderly.
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The number of dengue infections in Karachi has reached 1,149 for this year, the health department's report added.