This year’s first death from dengue reported in Karachi

F.P. Report

KARACHI: The health department in Sindh on Saturday reported first dengue-related death of this year in the southern province.

Dengue is an illness that spreads through vectors, carried by the bite of an infected mosquito. There is currently no cure or vaccine for dengue fever and in its most severe form, it can lead to fatalities.

People affected by dengue go through intense flu-like symptoms including high fever, intense headache, muscle and joint pain, and nausea and vomiting, typically persisting for approximately a week.

The Sindh health department on Saturday confirmed that a 48-year-old woman resident Karachi’s East district died of the virus during treatment at a private hospital.

“The patient was admitted on July 23, 2025, and tested positive for dengue the same day,” it said.

“She also had underlying health conditions, including diabetes and a urinary tract infection (UTI), which contributed to complications in her case.”

The virus has been surging worldwide, aided by climate change.

The year 2024 recorded the highest levels of dengue with 14,305,764 cases and 10,576 deaths reported from 112 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

Pakistan reported nearly 16,000 dengue case from Jan. till Oct. 2024, according to the National Institute of Health.