Bahawalpur: (Web Desk) – A sharp rise in gastroenteritis cases has been reported in Bahawalpur, where hospitals have admitted dozens of new patients over the past 24 hours amid intense heat conditions.
Health officials said approximately 85 patients suffering from gastro-related symptoms were brought to emergency departments across the city in a single day. Of these, 46 were treated at Bahawal Victoria Hospital, while 34 were admitted to Sir Sadiq Abbasi Hospital. Several patients remained under observation, with women and children making up a large proportion of those affected.
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Doctors attributed the surge in cases to the ongoing heatwave, which is worsening dehydration and increasing the risk of food and water contamination. Medical experts warned that continued high temperatures could further escalate the number of cases in the coming days.
Health professionals have advised residents to consume safe drinking water, avoid unhygienic food, and take precautionary measures to prevent stomach-related illnesses during extreme weather conditions.
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