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Sindh Records Over 117,000 Malaria Cases This Year

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Sindh Records Over 117,000 Malaria Cases This Year

In the year thus far, Sindh has recorded over 117,000 cases of malaria, with Hyderabad Division accounting for the highest number of instances, according to the Health Department of the province. The data indicates that a total of 117,016 malaria cases were reported between January 1st and September 29th, while more than 1.9 million individuals were screened throughout the same period.

Hyderabad Division led with 46,183 cases, followed by Larkana with 33,785 cases, Shaheed Benazirabad with 13,005 cases, Sukkur with 12,058 cases, and Mirpurkhas with 10,898 cases. Karachi Division reported a comparatively low figure of 1,087 cases during the aforementioned period. The Health Department reported that no instances of cerebral malaria were documented in Sindh this year.

Officials stated that surveillance and screening efforts continue across the province to monitor the situation.

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