More than 1,200 people hospitalised across Punjab and K-P due to over eating during Eid ul Adha

More than 1,200 people were taken to hospitals across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during Eid ul Adha holidays, primarily due to excessive eating and ailments related to it.

In Peshawar 610 gastroenteritis cases were recorded during the past 24 hours. The majority of these cases were attributed to overeating and consumption of excessive meat, according to Mohammad Asim, spokesperson for Lady Reading Hospital.

Additionally, the hospital reported injuries from animal collisions.

Around 500 pople were admitted due to traffic accidents during the same period.

In Punjab, the province's six major public hospitals recorded a total of 2,200 patients during the Eid ul Adha holidays. Among these, 180 cases were related to gastroenteritis, diarrhea, and abdominal pain complaints.

Similarly Jinnah Hospital in Lahore treated more than 130 patients, while Services Hospital, Ganga Ram, and Mayo Hospital each admitted more than 100 patients.

Medical experts have advised citizens to consume meat moderately and avoid overeating during Eid ulAdha celebrations.