Karachi, Feb. 18 -- Karachi is witnessing a disturbing increase in respiratory diseases, as reported by the Sindh Health Department on Monday, as reported by ARY News.

The Sindh Health Department has reported a troubling total of 248 cases of respiratory illnesses in Karachi as of February 13 this year.

Among these cases, the highest number 119 were identified as H1N1 influenza, with many reported in hospitals across Karachi. Of these, 99 were detected in private hospitals, while 20 cases were found at Dow University Hospital, the health department confirmed, as reported by ARY News.

Additionally, the department's data reveals that 95 cases of Influenza A and B have been confirmed. Other respiratory infections causing concern include 8...