A severe cholera outbreak has swept through multiple valleys in the Upper Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, infecting over 3,000 residents and placing intense strain on regional healthcare facilities.
Affected locations include Usherai Dara, Sharingal, Brawal, and Dir Khas, with a rapid influx of patients reported across public medical centers.
Hospital Strain & Escalating Numbers
Medical Superintendent (MS) of District Headquarter (DHQ) Hospital Upper Dir, Dr. Sahibzada Imtiaz, confirmed that the facility is operating at maximum capacity after admitting 600 patients within a single 24-hour period. Women and children make up a significant portion of those affected.
Due to critical shortages in bed space and the severe condition of several patients, emergency transfers are underway to shift critical individuals to tertiary hospitals in neighboring districts.
Emergency Emergency Health Response
Specialized medical and public health intervention teams from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department have deployed to Upper Dir to contain the spread. Response teams are actively collecting water samples, testing regional sources, and working to restore safe drinking water supply lines across affected communities. Local authorities have advised residents to strictly boil all drinking water and observe immediate hygiene precautions.
📊 Fact-Sheet Summary
- Location: Upper Dir District, KP (Usherai Dara, Sharingal, Brawal, Dir Khas).
- Total Affected: 3,000+ cases reported.
- Daily Influx: 600 admissions in 24 hours at DHQ Hospital Upper Dir.
- Response: KP Public Health teams deployed for water testing, containment, and critical patient transfers.
