Health Alert: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Faces Surge in Gastro and Diarrhea Cases
In a troubling development, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has reported over 34,000 cases of gastroenteritis and acute diarrhea in just one week. This spike, driven by poor nutrition, contaminated water, high temperatures, and pollution, is detailed in the Health Department’s Integrated Disease Surveillance Report covering August 26 to September 1.
Key Statistics:
– Peshawar leads with 4,443 cases.
– Swat follows with 3,995 cases.
– Bajaur reports 2,556 cases.
– Dera Ismail Khan and **Nowshera** each see over 2,000 cases.
Additional districts affected include:
– Shangla: 1,654 cases
– Malakand: 1,412 cases
– Haripur: 1,127 cases
– Chitral Lower: 1,114 cases
– Abbottabad: 1,103 cases
– Orakzai: The lowest with 42 cases
The report also notes a concerning rise in cases of bloody diarrhea, skin infections (9,951 cases), and mosquito-borne illnesses (8,019 cases). Respiratory illnesses are also climbing, with 5,802 cases including 3,636 of influenza, 1,324 of pneumonia, and 761 of typhoid.
Stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your community. For ongoing updates, keep an eye on local health advisories.
