Dengue & Malaria Cases Continue to Surge in Sindh Amidst Lack of Preventive Measures

Hyderabad: Dengue and malaria cases are on the rise across Hyderabad and several districts of interior Sindh, with no visible signs of effective preventive measures by the authorities, despite the alarming situation.

Every day, hundreds of patients are being treated at public and private hospitals, clinics, or are forced to receive treatment at home. Yet, anti-dengue and malaria campaigns appear missing or ineffective in most affected areas.

According to Hyderabad Deputy Commissioner Zain-ul-Abideen, the dengue virus has claimed the lives of at least four people so far.

Shocking Statistics from Liaquat University Diagnostic Research Laboratory:

• In October alone, a total of 17,364 people across Sindh were screened.

• Of these, 7,679 individuals tested positive for dengue.

• In Hyderabad, Qasimabad, and Latifabad, 6,486 cases of dengue were confirmed — the majority of cases in the province.

Malaria Cases Also on the Rise:

The Sindh Health Department reported that from January to October, over 2.4 million people (2,416,427) were screened across the province, out of which 215,270 were diagnosed with malaria.

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Questions Raised Over Government Performance:

Despite the allocation of Rs. 1.21 billion for the Anti-Malaria Program, the exponential rise in malaria cases has raised serious concerns over the efficacy and transparency of the government’s response.

Residents and health experts have criticized the lack of fumigation drives, public awareness campaigns, and timely medical support — calling on the Sindh government to urgently revamp its disease control strategy before the situation worsens further.