Sindh dengue count climbs to 1,083 as Karachi remains most affected

Deputy commissioners, health officers told to remove stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding

The Sindh Health Department has released its latest report on confirmed dengue cases across the province, revealing that 439 new cases have been reported so far in October, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2025 to 1,083.

According to Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, the Karachi Division remains the most affected, with 188 cases reported this month, followed by Hyderabad Division with 154 cases, Mirpurkhas with 83, Sukkur with 10, Shaheed Benazirabad with 3, and Larkana Division with 1 case.

Dr Pechuho clarified that the Health Department maintains complete records of all confirmed dengue cases received from government hospitals. “If a patient undergoes testing at a private laboratory, that report is not included in our official data,” she stated, emphasising that the figures released by the Health Department are verified and authentic.

She urged the public not to believe unverified information or rumours circulating on social media, adding that data of all patients admitted to hospitals or treated in outpatient departments (OPDs) is properly maintained by the department.

Dr Pechuho further stated that the Sindh government is working seriously to curb dengue across the province. Anti-dengue measures, including fumigation, spraying, and drainage improvement, have been intensified in all districts.

Deputy commissioners and district health officers have been instructed to ensure that no stagnant water remains, as it serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

She added that equal attention is being given to both urban and rural areas, and separate dengue units have been established in all government hospitals where free treatment and testing facilities are being provided.