Karachi, The Ministry of Health should take proactive steps to combat epidemic diseases like malaria and dengue, while also addressing systemic corruption, said Tariq Chandiwala, Chief Organizer of Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Karachi. Chandiwala highlighted the need for immediate action, suggesting that air and water disinfectants should be sprayed to prevent the spread of these diseases.
According to Pasban Democratic Party, Chandiwala criticized the Sindh government and city administration for not taking sanitation and public health seriously, leading to an increase in malaria and dengue cases. He noted that piles of garbage, sewage, and wastewater ponds contribute to the breeding of disease-carrying mosquitoes. The deteriorating sanitation conditions in Karachi have led to hospitals becoming overcrowded with malaria and dengue patients, with inadequate facilities in government hospitals forcing many to seek expensive private treatment.
Chandiwala called for the overhauling of the outdated sewage system and urged all government institutions working in Karachi, including the Cantonment Board and local civic bodies, to work together to improve sanitation and public health. He suggested that the government take immediate steps to protect citizens from further epidemics by focusing on drainage and sanitation, pointing out that poor sanitation has contributed to the spread of malaria and dengue.
On the occasion of World Malaria Day, Chandiwala emphasized that protecting the health of the public is a primary responsibility of the government, and the current state of Karachi’s sewage system is a significant problem. He noted that Pasban has consistently highlighted this issue, and failure to address it has resulted in a surge of patients in hospitals.
Chandiwala concluded by emphasizing that concrete measures are needed to tackle the health crisis and reduce the burden on citizens, who are suffering not only from diseases like malaria and dengue but also from the high costs of medical treatment due to the failures of the public healthcare system.