{
  "id": 14863726,
  "title": "‘Madhubala deserves a chance at life and we must support her’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/madhubala-deserves-a-chance-at-life-and-we-must-support-her",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:47:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2037460/madhubala-deserves-a-chance-at-life-and-we-must-support-her"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi: Ailing elephant Madhubala's health is showing significant improvement, necessitating continued holistic care from a dedicated veterinary team. Dr Amir Khalil, a representative from international animal welfare organisation Four Paws, expressed his concern while speaking to Dawn on Thursday before returning to his home. The 22-year-old African elephant, who has been struggling with a multitude of health issues including severe muscle and weight loss, swelling in her right hind leg, and a fractured carpal joint, has been under treatment for tuberculosis for months. Dr Khalil emphasized the importance of providing Madhubala with proper nutrition, medication, and physical therapy to aid her recovery. Despite her weakened state, Dr Khalil expressed his hope that she would recover fully with the right care and treatment.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Ailing elephant Madhubala’s condition has improved considerably over the week and it is critical that she continues to get holistic care, covering her nutritional, medicinal and physical needs from a dedicated veterinary team. Dr Amir Khalil of international animal welfare organisation Four Paws expressed these views while speaking to Dawn on Thursday prior to his departure from Karachi…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}