Author: Abdul Samad
Sindh has confirmed a total of 12 polio-affected children across the province and one of them has been died of the virus, highlighting a concerning uptick in infections By Abdul Samad KARACHI: In the current year, Pakistan has witnessed the tragic deaths of three children due to polio, with the most recent cases reported in Karachi and Balochistan. Sources from the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Sindh revealed that one of the deceased children, Abdullah, lived in Qasim Town, located in District Malir. The other two children were from the Qilla Saifullah district in Balochistan, near Quetta. The EOC Sindh has…
Critics argue that under EOC Sindh Coordinator’s directives, resources have been mismanaged, and much of the EOC’s focus has been on rhetoric and superficial displays of progress rather than addressing the root causes of the problem By Abdul Samad KARACHI: The recent confirmation of two new polio cases in Sindh has raised the total number of reported infections in Pakistan this year to 39, sparking fresh concerns over the country’s ongoing battle against the crippling disease. The National Emergency Operations Center (EOC) confirmed the cases, involving a young girl from Sanghar District and a boy from Mirpur Khas, both of…
By Abdul Samad KARACHI: Karachi is experiencing a welcome return of sea breezes, offering residents a slight respite from the oppressive heat that has dominated the city in recent weeks. Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz noted that while this shift in weather provides some relief, temperatures are expected to remain steady between 34 to 36 degrees Celsius over the next few days. However, the increasing humidity levels will make the heat feel more intense, underscoring the discomfort that many will continue to endure. Despite the temporary alleviation brought by the sea breezes, Sarfaraz warned that hot, dry winds could make a…
By Abdul Samad KARACHI: Sindh is grappling with a critical shortage of life-saving medicines, creating a dire situation for patients across the province. Reports indicate that essential vaccines and treatments for a variety of diseases are alarmingly unavailable, raising serious health concerns. Among the most affected areas are vaccines for kidney diseases, hepatitis A, rubella, measles, and mumps. Additionally, the supply of Tetanus Immunoglobulin, crucial for treating tetanus infections, and Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin, necessary for rabies prevention, has also dwindled. Medical experts have sounded the alarm, emphasizing that timely administration of Tetanus Immunoglobulin is vital. Without it, tetanus infections can be…
International experts raised concerns that number of cases could escalate to between 55 and 65 by the end of the year, a troubling forecast that signals setbacks in the country’s long-standing efforts to eradicate virus KARACHI: Pakistan’s fight against polio has hit a concerning milestone, with four new cases reported, bringing the total number of infections this year to 32. The new cases, identified in Jacobabad, Karachi’s Malir district, and Dera Ismail Khan, underscore the persistent challenges in combating the virus, even as the country strives to eliminate it through aggressive vaccination campaigns. In Jacobabad’s Thul area, a 32-month-old girl…