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Rabies Claims Young Life: 19th Death Recorded
29 Jul
Summary
- An eight-year-old boy died from rabies at a hospital in Badin.
- This brings the total recorded rabies deaths to 19 this year.
- Many animal bite victims are not reaching designated anti-rabies centers.
Tragically, an eight-year-old boy succumbed to rabies at the Dr Sikandar Ali Mandhro Civil Hospital in Badin, bringing the total recorded deaths from the infectious disease to 19. This marks the first reported rabies case at the Badin facility.
Overall, 17 cases have been reported this year at two key Karachi hospitals: 11 at Indus Hospital's Korangi campus and six at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. The deceased boy exhibited classic rabies symptoms like hydrophobia and altered behavior.
Information from the family suggests the child suffered a high-risk exposure, likely a bite from a puppy or contact with infected saliva. Rabies Prevention & Management Services noted the critical importance of reaching designated anti-rabies centers for timely treatment.
Government and Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) are collaborating on rabies prevention. Efforts include training healthcare workers and improving vaccine and immunoglobulin availability. Enhanced surveillance and public awareness are crucial for ensuring all animal-bite victims receive proper WHO-recommended care.
