Alongside stomach ailments, locals are also exposed to eye and skin diseases

50,000 children and adults die every year due to water-borne diseases in Pakistan

Private medical education has become unaffordable for middle-income families as government seats are limited

With no system for diagnosing animal diseases, sick animals are experimentally administered unnecessary antibiotic

With no vaccination drive conducted this year, the latest outbreak continues to threaten the safety of children

5 measles deaths have occurred in Karachi, all of which were reported from District East

Additional beds added to emergency wards, trauma centres

With no long-term policies to improve greenery, water supply and transport; every year soaring temperatures

Lack of long-term plans for greenery, water, and transport leaves Karachi residents exposed to rising heat each year

Experts believe appointing inexperienced administrative officers is one reason health issues in rural Sindh