In the port city, two more individuals who were victims of dog bites (rabies) have died within 24 hours.
A 75 year old resident of Lyari was admitted to Jinnah Hospital yesterday but could not survive during treatment. The affected individual had been bitten on the foot by a dog three months ago.
Meanwhile, a 10 year old girl from Mirpurkhas was bitten on the face by a dog two months ago. She was admitted to Indus Hospital last night and passed away during treatment.
It is worth noting that the number of rabies-related deaths in Karachi has risen to four this year, while approximately 8,000 injured individuals have been reported at the city’s five major hospitals.
Doctors also stated that vaccines are not always available at various hospitals, and due to a lack of public awareness, people often do not get vaccinated. The public is advised to ensure vaccination immediately after a dog bite.
