The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an advisory after increasing cases of brain-eating amoeba; Naegleriafowleri.
The advisory has been forwarded to the federal and provincial health departments, as well as water and sanitation agencies.
According to the advisory, cases and deaths due to Naegleria have been reported in Pakistan since 2008. The advisory stated that brain-eating amoeba cases are being reported from various cities, including Karachi.