KARACHI: The indifferent attitude of municipal authorities towards cleanliness of the city is posing threats to citizens’ health. The remains of sacrificial animals are still lying in many parts of the city and this filthy environment could become a major reason of ailments including Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) to citizens. Health experts warned that in this condition bacterial infections could hit citizens and there are chances of outbreaks of different diseases including dengue, malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia, apart from Congo. It is worth adding here that on Monday Congo fever has claimed another life, while two more CCHF patients are currently under treatment at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. According to Dr Mirza Ali Azhar, Secretary General (Centre) Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), bacterial infections are spreading rapidly due to filthy conditions. “The rotten remains of sacrificial animals are causing bad odor, sinus problems and bacterial infections. The outbreak of Congo fever is also not out of question,” said Dr Mirza Ali. He added that apt arrangements to dispose of all remains of sacrificial animals should be immediately made, and they must be dumped at avoidable distance from the city to keep the city safe from ailments. The cleanliness condition is worst in the city and the citizens of Liaquatabad and Bahadurababd are facing the same issue without any discrimination, said Dr Mirza. In Gulistan-e-Johar the situation is the same and one can see the remains of animals lying in open ,still unattended by the municipal health department. “We are facing extremely unhygienic conditions,” said Dr Farhana Azim, a Public Health Consultant, adding that due to dung and leftovers of animals, gastroenteritis and CHL are commonly prevalent. “It seems nobody owns Gulistan-e-Johar. KMC officials are getting salaries but their work is notevident. Similarly, from Johar Mor to Bin Hashim area it is the responsibility of Cantonment Board Faisal (CBF). I have complained to CBF many times but nobody listens,” she added. Jam Khan Shoro, Sindh Minister for Local Government, was not available for comments despite several attempts.