During the Eid ul Adha holidays, over 1,200 people were hospitalized across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, primarily due to excessive eating and related ailments.
In Peshawar, Lady Reading Hospital recorded 610 gastroenteritis cases within the past 24 hours. Mohammad Asim, the hospital’s spokesperson, attributed the majority of these cases to overeating and excessive meat consumption. Additionally, the hospital reported several injuries resulting from animal collisions.
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Moreover, around 500 people were admitted due to traffic accidents during the same period.
In Punjab, six major public hospitals documented a total of 2,200 patients during the Eid ul Adha holidays. Among these, 180 cases involved gastroenteritis, diarrhea, and abdominal pain complaints. Specifically, Jinnah Hospital in Lahore treated more than 130 patients, while Services Hospital, Ganga Ram, and Mayo Hospital each admitted over 100 patients.
Medical experts have advised citizens to consume meat in moderation and avoid overeating during the Eid ul Adha celebrations to prevent health issues.
