Fourth Child Dies From Dog-Bite Rabies in Hyderabad in 2026
Sindh health officials say Inam, 11, of Latifabad never received post-bite shots after hiding the injury; he reached Liaquat University Hospital on 13 October.
Inam, 11, of Latifabad died of rabies after a dog bite in Hyderabad went without vaccine for about two months.
The Sindh Health Department said he hid the arm wound from his family, so no anti-rabies shots were given in time.
Rabies was confirmed at Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital; he was moved to Liaquat University Hospital on 13 October and died during care.
Officials say four children in Hyderabad district have died from dog-bite rabies this year; Sindh’s 2026 toll is put near 40.
Doctors stress washing bites with soap and water for at least 15 minutes and seeking urgent vaccination before symptoms start.