Karachi has seen a massive rise in stomach-related illnesses during the three days of Eid ul Azha, with public hospitals reporting an influx of patients suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and indigestion.
According to hospital officials, emergency departments across the city remained busy throughout the Eid holidays as a growing number of residents sought treatment for digestive problems, which experts linked to excessive meat consumption and inadequate water intake.
Civil Hospital Emergency In-charge Dr Imran said that more than 100 patients visited the hospital on the second day of Eid with complaints of vomiting and abdominal pain. He added that another 100-plus patients suffering from gastric issues were treated on the third day of the festival.
Similarly, more than 50 patients with stomach-related ailments were brought to Jinnah Hospital on the first day of Eid. Emergency In-charge Irfan Siddiqui said cases of vomiting, diarrhoea and indigestion increased due to overconsumption of meat, reduced water intake and unhealthy eating habits.
Medical experts warned that eating large quantities of meat while neglecting vegetables and fluids can put additional stress on the digestive system. They advised citizens to maintain a balanced diet by consuming salads, vegetables and sufficient water alongside meat and to avoid overeating during the festive period.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan recorded a major increase in animal sacrifices during Eid ul Azha 2026, according to new figures released by the Pakistan Tanners Association.
The association has said that around 7.47 million animals were sacrificed across the country this year.
Last year, the number was about 6.97 million. This shows a strong increase in sacrifices during Eid ul Azha 2026, according to the reports.
According to the report, around 2.75 million cows and bulls were sacrificed during the three days of Eid ul Azha 2026.
Goats remained to be the most sacrificed animals in the country. Around 4.2 million goats were slaughtered nationwide.
The report also said that nearly 500,000 sheep and 25,000 camels were sacrificed during the Eid ul Azha festival.
The Pakistan Tanners Association also announced the latest prices of animal hides for the current season.
Cow and bull hides were priced at around Rs2,200 per piece. Goat hides were valued at Rs600 each.
Sheep hides were priced at Rs100. In addition to this, the camel hides reached around Rs2,000 per piece.
Industry experts said that the leather sector plays an important role in Pakistan’s economy during Eid ul Azha 2026.
Millions of hides that were collected during the festival are used as raw material for the country’s leather industry.
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