Karachi, Dec. 20 -- As many as 29,000 dog bite cases have been reported in Karachi so far in 2025, with 19 people losing their lives to rabies, highlighting a growing public health concern in the region, The Express Tribune reported.

According to The Express Tribune, several areas in Karachi, including Landhi, Korangi, DHA, Mehmoodabad, Orangi Town and Malir, have seen a sharp rise in the stray dog population. Residents say dog attacks have become frequent, creating fear and disrupting daily life.

Health experts warn that rabies is a fatal disease once symptoms appear, with initial signs including headache and anxiety, followed by hydrophobia and aerophobia in advanced stages, after which survival is not possible.

Doctors attribute the...