What happened to polio workers in Karachi on February 8th, 2026?

Two female polio workers were attacked and injured by stray dogs on Saturday, February 8th, 2026, in Karachi.

How many dog-bite cases are reported daily in Karachi?

Indus Hospital alone reports an average of 150 to 200 dog-bite cases daily, indicating a significant public health issue.

What is the impact of stray dog population on public health in Karachi?

The unchecked increase in stray dog population leads to attacks on health workers, such as polio teams, and contributes to a high number of dog-bite and rabies cases, with 22 deaths last year.

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Stray Dogs Injure Polio Teams in Karachi

8 Feb

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Summary

Two female polio workers were attacked by stray dogs on Saturday.
A police escort for a polio team was also bitten by a dog.
Karachi sees over 150 dog-bite cases daily at one hospital.

Stray Dogs Injure Polio Teams in Karachi

A public health crisis involving stray dogs has resurfaced in Karachi after two female polio workers and a police escort were injured in separate animal attacks on Saturday, February 8th, 2026. One worker was attacked in Zaman town, Korangi, while the other encountered a dog in Malir Cantonment.

A policeman escorting a polio team in Quaidabad was also bitten and received treatment at Indus Hospital. A spokesperson for the Sindh Emergency Operations Center (EOC) confirmed the incidents involving the polio workers, assuring that safety protocols were followed. These teams operate with local government representatives to address such issues promptly.

Indus Hospital's Rabies Prevention and Training Centre manager reported that the policeman's leg injury was classified as Category II exposure, with follow-up treatment scheduled. The hospital sees an average of 150-200 dog-bite cases daily. This comes as Karachi reported its third rabies case this year, with 22 rabies deaths occurring last year.