Islamabad:
In the midst of a worrying wave in eye infections, malaria, dengue and snake bites brought to by merciless monsoon, healthcare people warned of a threatening public health crisis and urged citizens to adopt strict security measures without delay.
According to doctors and recent local news reports, the ongoing Monsun season has triggered a sharp increase in a number of health problems nationwide. General doctors from Chakwal, Buner and other regions report increased cases of eye infections, dengue, malaria and snake bites – conditions often linked to stagnant water, poor sanitation and greater human exposure to flooded or overwhelmed areas.
Doctor Dr. Imran Jadoon urged the public to take immediate precautionary steps, including using mosquito position, wearing protective clothing, avoiding contact with contaminated water and seeking quick medical attention if symptoms appear or in the event of a hose bite.
Dr. Jadoon noted that conjunctivitis or “pink eye” becomes more widespread under the monsoon due to high humidity and humidity levels, which provide ideal conditions for viruses and bacteria to thrive and spread.
He added that areas such as buns that are currently experiencing heavy rain are likely to see a remarkable increase in cases.
Common symptoms include redness, itching, aqueous eyes, a cruel sensation and discharge that can cause the eyelids to stick together, especially after sleep. He advised to maintain good hygiene, avoid eye contact with contaminated hands, using clean towels and personal objects and limit close contact with infected individuals to prevent transmission.
Adding to this observed Dr. QADEER that eye infections are particularly common among students and children under the monsoon, and encouraged schools and parents to remain aware and ensure proper sanitation and attention to minimize outbreaks.
Meanwhile, Dr. Javed an increase in snake bites and malaria cases during the season, which attributes this to stagnant rainwater that serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes and increases the likelihood of human meetings with snakes. He emphasized the importance of wearing protective clothing, eliminating standing water and seeking urgent medical treatment in the event of hose bites or malaria symptoms.
In general, health experts emphasize the important importance of public attention, good hygiene and preventative action in the Monsun season. They encourage societies to remain vigilant, adopt protective measures and seek timely treatment to reduce the risk of infections, mosquito diseases and snake bites.
