The Sindh Health Department has released a report on confirmed dengue cases across the province, revealing that 175 new cases have been reported during the current month, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to 819, with one fatality recorded so far.
Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho stated that Karachi Division remains the most affected, where 85 cases have been reported, followed by Hyderabad Division with 48 cases, Mirpurkhas with 37, and Sukkur with 5 cases.
Expressing concern over the rising number of dengue cases, Dr Pechuho said that the Sindh government is taking comprehensive measures to curb the spread of the disease. Anti-dengue campaigns have been intensified across all divisions, including Karachi, where fumigation and spraying operations are being carried out on a daily basis. Hospitals have been instructed to provide special medical attention and immediate treatment to dengue patients.
Dr Pechuho emphasized that dengue is a preventable disease, and public cooperation is crucial to contain its spread. “If citizens ensure that water does not accumulate in or around their homes, this outbreak can be effectively controlled,” she said.
She added that Health Department teams are closely monitoring suspected and confirmed cases across all districts and are working jointly with the district administrations to take immediate preventive and remedial actions.
Dr Pechuho reaffirmed that the Sindh government is fully committed to safeguarding public health and is utilizing all available resources to eliminate dengue and other vector-borne diseases from the province.
The Sindh Health Department on Thursday. released a comprehensive report detailing malaria cases across the province in the current year
According to Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho, a total of 2,416,427 blood samples were screened across Sindh from January 1 till date, out of which 215,270 individuals tested positive for malaria.
Dr. Pechuho stated that no malaria-related deaths have been reported in the province so far this year. She asserted that the Sindh government is utilizing all available resources to eradicate malaria and control vector-borne diseases.
She added that health teams across Sindh are actively conducting testing, treatment, and spraying campaigns, while field teams in rural areas are visiting homes to distribute mosquito nets and raise public awareness.
The health minister further said that in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partner organizations, the provincial government is working on a comprehensive strategy to control malaria, dengue, and other vector-borne diseases.
Sindh health minister urged citizens to maintain cleanliness inside and outside their homes, prevent water stagnation, and immediately visit nearby hospitals or health centers in case of fever or chills.
She reaffirmed that the ongoing anti-malaria drive involves coordinated spraying, testing, and treatment efforts under an integrated control strategy.