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Karachi's Naegleria Fowleri Claims Fourth Life This Year

6/29/2025

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A tragic incident in Karachi has claimed the life of a 17-year-old due to Naegleria fowleri, marking the fourth death this year. The Sindh Health Department reported that the victim had not engaged in any recent water activities. Experts urge immediate action to chlorinate water supplies, as this deadly amoeba flourishes in warm, untreated environments.

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A tragic incident in Karachi has claimed the life of a 17-year-old due to Naegleria fowleri, marking the fourth death this year. The Sindh Health Department reported that the victim had not engaged in any recent water activities. Experts urge immediate action to chlorinate water supplies, as this deadly amoeba flourishes in warm, untreated environments.