Karachi [ Pakistan ], November 9 (ANI): As the dengue epidemic deepens across Sindh , with more than 400 patients receiving treatment in hospitals, the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has urged the government to declare an immediate health emergency in Karachi and Hyderabad , the two divisions worst hit by the mosquito-borne disease.

The PMA also pressed for urgent anti-vector measures to contain the outbreak, as reported by Dawn.

According to Dawn, data released by the provincial health department shows Sindh has witnessed 11,763 confirmed dengue cases so far this year, including 6,199 cases reported in November alone.

Expressing alarm over the situation, the PMA demanded an independent review of the provincial dengue control programme and called for greater accountabil

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