KARACHI: A health crisis is unfolding in SITE Town, Karachi, where over 15 children aged one to nine have been diagnosed with HIV in recent weeks, with at least two fatalities reported. The outbreak appears linked to the Kulsum Bai Valika Social Security Hospital, where affected children had previously received treatment. Local leaders, led by […]
Sindh Health Department
Two more dengue deaths reported in Sindh, toll rises to 29
KARACHI: The Sindh health department on Wednesday confirmed two more deaths caused by dengue fever in Karachi and Hyderabad, raising the provincial death toll to 29 this year. According to the department, one of the deceased patients was a resident of Karachi’s Liaquatabad area. It said that 5,412 tests were conducted across Sindh in the […]
Teenage girl dies of dengue in Karachi
KARACHI: A 19-year-old girl from Korangi died of dengue fever on Sunday at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital and Research Centre (SIDH&RC), bringing the official death toll in the province to 26 since October. According to the Sindh health department’s data, the teenager was admitted to the hospital after experiencing fits and was diagnosed with […]
Sindh reports 1,083 official dengue cases in 2025
KARACHI — The Sindh Health Department has reported 1,083 confirmed dengue cases across the province so far in 2025, with 439 new infections recorded in October, according to its latest official data. However, independent figures from major hospitals and laboratories suggest a far more alarming reality, with the actual number of dengue cases likely exceeding […]
Dengue surge in Karachi: Over 260 cases, one death reported
Karachi is experiencing a sharp increase in dengue cases following recent monsoon rains. The city’s poor sanitation, stagnant water, and limited fumigation have amplified mosquito breeding, prompting concerns over a public health crisis. According to the Sindh Health Department, 260 dengue cases have been reported in Karachi so far this year, representing nearly 90% of […]
Standing rainwater raises dengue threat in Karachi
KARACHI – The standing rainwater across roads and neighborhoods in Karachi has sparked fears of a possible dengue outbreak. In response, the Sindh Health Department has issued an advisory, urging immediate action from all relevant authorities. Following two days of rainfall, several areas including Garden, Lasbela, Jamshed Road, Old City Area, and Ranchore Line remain […]
COVID-19 cases rise in Karachi, health department confirms four deaths
Karachi has seen a noticeable rise in COVID-19 cases over the last two to three weeks. The Sindh Health Department confirmed four deaths related to the virus, all patients were over 60 years old and had other underlying health conditions. These patients were admitted to private hospitals where they faced multiple complications alongside COVID-19. Dr. […]