Year's First Rabies-Related Death Reported in Karachi

Year's first rabies-related death reported in Karachi

Karachi has reported its first rabies-related death of the year, amid a sharp rise in stray dog bite cases. Medical experts have termed it an alarming situation as well as mounting pressure on the province's healthcare system and health budget. The victim, an eight-year-old girl hailing from Jhol town in Sanghar district, was attacked by a stray dog around six weeks ago. Due to the absence of timely and complete treatment at various government h…

Sindh records first rabies death of 2026 as 8-year-old girl passes away in Sanghar

An eight-year-old girl from Jhol, a town in Sindh’s Sanghar district, has died after developing rabies, becoming the first rabies-related fatality reported in the province in 2026. The case has once again highlighted serious shortcomings in the management of dog-bite cases, post-exposure treatment, and public awareness regarding this entirely preventable disease. According to doctors, the child was bitten by a stray dog approximately six weeks a…

Sindh Records First Rabies Death of 2026 as 8-Year-Old Girl Dies in Sanghar

An eight-year-old girl from Jhol in Sanghar district has died after contracting rabies, marking the first rabies fatality reported in Sindh for 2026. This tragic case has brought attention to ongoing challenges in managing dog bites and ensuring proper post-exposure treatment in the province. Details of the Case The child was bitten by a stray dog approximately one and a half months prior to her death. She sustained multiple deep wounds and was …

Sindh Reports First Rabies Death Of 2026 After 8-year-old Dies

A local resident plays with stray dogs on a street before feeding them with chicken waste from shops in Rawalpindi on March 21, 2021. — AFP The girl was from Jhol in Sanghar district. Multiple deep wounds reported by doctors. Over 3,000 dog bite cases reported this month. An eight-year-old girl from Jhol in Sanghar district has died after contracting rabies, marking the first rabies death reported in Sindh this year and the first confirmed rabi…