Sindh’s Dengue Death Toll Rises to 34 as Cases Surge Across Province
Dengue continues to claim lives in Hyderabad, where two more patients — including a 16-month-old boy — succumbed to the mosquito-borne virus, health officials confirmed on Wednesday. The latest deaths have pushed Sindh’s dengue death toll to 34 since October 1, amid a sharp increase in reported infections across the province.
According to hospital authorities, both victims were receiving treatment at Civil Hospital Hyderabad. The deceased were identified as 16-month-old Shahjahan, who had been under treatment for nine days, and 33-year-old Sajjad Ali, who was admitted on Tuesday but could not survive.
Health officials reported a spike of 622 new dengue cases in Hyderabad within the past 24 hours, reflecting an alarming spread of the virus. The city has become one of the worst-hit regions in Sindh, where health facilities continue to face mounting pressure due to rising patient numbers.
Sindh Records Over 1,100 New Dengue Cases in a Single Day
According to the Sindh Health Department, a total of 1,130 new dengue cases were reported across the province over the past 24 hours. Official data shows that 5,511 dengue tests were conducted during this period, with 3,937 samples collected in Karachi. Of these, 527 tested positive for dengue.
Health officials confirmed that 129 new patients were admitted to government hospitals and 126 to private facilities, while 96 patients were discharged from public hospitals and 111 from private ones after recovery.
Hospitals Increase Capacity for Dengue Patients
To manage the growing number of cases, hospitals across Sindh have increased their bed capacity. In Karachi, 256 beds have been reserved for dengue patients in government hospitals, while private hospitals have allocated 185 beds. In Hyderabad, 208 beds are designated for dengue treatment, with an additional 66 beds available in other parts of the province.
Sindh Health Secretary Rehan Baloch stated that 37 laboratories in Karachi — including 12 public and 25 private labs — are currently conducting dengue tests. He assured that the provincial health department is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with hospitals to ensure timely treatment and prevention efforts.
The recent spike in cases has raised public concern, with health authorities urging residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, use repellents, and take preventive measures to curb further spread of the virus.
