Lahore hospitals report surge in gastroenteritis patients amid conflicting outbreak reports
LAHORE: Amid conflicting reports regarding the outbreak of gastroenteritis in the provincial capital, some hospitals witnessed an extraordinary rush of patients brought in with severe complications of the waterborne disease. The situation was said to be particularly alarming at the province’s largest teaching hospital, Mayo Hospital, where medics said they were receiving patients with…
Lahore hospitals report a surge in gastroenteritis patients amid conflicting outbreak reports. Some hospitals, such as Mayo Hospital, have seen an extraordinary rush of severe cases, including patients with kidney failure and stroke. Government hospitals like Lahore General Hospital, Jinnah Hospital, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have also reported increased patient numbers.
However, Services Hospital claims its patient counts are typical. Mayo Hospital's senior medical consultant, Dr. Salman Kazmi, suspects an outbreak of cholera, attributing the surge to contaminated water and food, poor hygiene practices, and unsafe drinking sources. He urges public health authorities to investigate and take preventive measures.
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