KARACHI, Oct. 26 -- The Sindh Health Department has reported 1,083 confirmed dengue cases across the province so far in 2025, with 439 new infections recorded in October, according to its latest official data. However, independent figures from major hospitals and laboratories suggest a far more alarming reality, with the actual number of dengue cases likely exceeding 12,000 in just six weeks.

Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho stated that the Karachi Division remains the worst hit, recording 188 cases this month, followed by Hyderabad with 154, Mirpurkhas with 83, Sukkur with 10, Shaheed Benazirabad with three, and Larkana with one. She emphasized that only government-verified hospital data is included in official counts, warnin...