Dengue Cases Surge by 135% in Sindh This Year
KARACHI, Aug 25: Sindh has witnessed a dramatic 135% increase in dengue cases in the first seven months of 2024 compared to last year. According to the Health Department, there were 440 reported dengue cases from January to July 2023, whereas the same period this year has already seen 1,034 cases.
In total, Sindh has reported 1,167 dengue cases so far this year, with 1,022 of these cases originating from Karachi. The remaining cases include 83 in Hyderabad, 34 in Mirpur Khas, 12 in Sukkur, and 8 each in Larkana and Shaheed Benazirabad.
Karachi's District East has been particularly affected, reporting the highest number of cases, with 329 dengue infections. This year, Sindh has recorded one dengue-related death, which is linked to Karachi.
