Karachi is witnessing a rise in influenza cases, driven by the H3N2 strain, following an earlier outbreak of H1N1. Children, elderly, and pregnant women are among the most affected, with hospitals reporting an increase in patients presenting with fever, cough, cold, body aches, and fatigue.

 

This year, cases have been reported more frequently than in previous years. In severe cases, coughing may persist for up to two weeks, and pneumonia can develop in high-risk individuals. The emergency department is receiving 40-50 new flu patients daily, attributing the rise in cases to seasonal changes.