A. Reports 400 H1N1 cases as flu patients surge

Further to KQU 4158 of 30.10.26, being an important matter, we would inform you about City reports 400 H1N1 cases as flu patients surge (Attachment 95.1) in the ensuing paragraph, with emphasis in bold & Underline for quick reading.

2. Hospitals across the metropolis are witnessing a surge in patients with flu-like symptoms, with Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) reporting 400 influenza cases this year and Civil Hospital receiving 70 to 80 such patients daily.

3. Medical experts have warned that cases could increase further by the end of the year, urging citizens to take precautionary measures and recommending vaccination for people at greater risk of complications.

4. Professor Mr Faisal Mahmood of the Department of Infectious Diseases at AKUH said the H1N1 strain of influenza was circulating in Karachi. The virus, widely known as swine flu during the 2009 pandemic, continues to evolve over time, giving rise to new variants.

5. He cautioned that the reported figures did not reflect the full extent of the outbreak, as diagnostic tests were not conducted on everyone presenting with flu-like symptoms. Testing was generally reserved for patients with more severe illness, making it difficult to determine the virus's overall prevalence from confirmed cases alone.

6. Influenza can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and other respiratory problems, particularly among older people, children and those with weakened immune systems, Mr Mahmood said. He identified vaccination as an important preventive measure, especially for people at higher risk of severe illness.

7. Meanwhile, Dr Imran Sarwar Sheikh, head of the emergency department at Civil Hospital, said the facility was receiving 70 to 80 patients with flu-like symptoms every day, with patient numbers having nearly doubled. More than 10 suspected influenza cases were also being reported at the hospital each month, he said, adding that some patients suspected of having the infection were referred to Dow University hospitals for further diagnostic evaluation and treatment.

8. Experts have particularly urged older people, children and those with weakened immune systems to seek advice about influenza vaccination.

B. Karachi residents advised to mask up in crowded spaces amid surge in flu cases

Further to KQU 4158 of 30.10.26, being an important matter, we would inform you about Karachi residents advised to mask up in crowded spaces amid surge in flu cases (Attachment 95.1.1) in the ensuing paragraph, with emphasis in bold & Underline for quick reading.

2. Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) reports 70-80 patients daily, while Civil Hospital sees cases double amid changing weather

• Seasonal weather changes key factor behind rising flu cases.
• Children, elderly people and HIV patients face greater health risks.
• Medical experts recommend flu vaccination for safety.

3. Medical experts have advised citizens to wear masks in crowded places to stay safe as hospitals across Karachi report a significant increase in cases of flu amid changing weather conditions.

4. The number of patients reporting with flu symptoms at Jinnah Hospital has almost doubled over a month.

5. "We have been seeing patients with flu-like symptoms for over a month but their numbers have just doubled over the past week, rising from 30 to 40 per day to 70 to 80 now, with the gradual seasonal shift towards winter, especially the drop in night-time temperatures,” JPMC ER head Dr Irfan Siddiqui said.

6. Similarly, Dr Ruth Pray Civil Hospital ER in-charge Dr Imran said that the facility was receiving 30-40 flu patients daily, compared with 15-20 previously.

7. Medical experts have attributed the increase in cases largely to seasonal changes in weather, warning that children, older people and patients with HIV face greater risks from the illness.

8. They have also urged citizens to get vaccinated against flu and take precautionary measures, particularly when visiting crowded places.

9. Doctors have advised people to wear masks in busy public spaces to help reduce the risk of infection as the number of patients seeking treatment for flu symptoms continues to rise.

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