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Pakistan's Toxic Water Crisis Fuels Kidney Disease Surge, Threatens Millions

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News18•13-03-2026, 22:30

Pakistan's Toxic Water Crisis Fuels Kidney Disease Surge, Threatens Millions

•Pakistan faces a deepening health crisis as polluted drinking water drives a sharp increase in kidney failure cases nationwide.
•Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) warns of 25,000-50,000 new end-stage renal disease cases this year.
•Nearly 80% of the population lacks safe drinking water, exposing millions to harmful toxins, particularly in rural Sindh and Balochistan.
•Studies reveal dangerous levels of arsenic, lead, and pathogens in water; over 90% of Karachi's water sources are polluted.
•PMA urges government to declare a national emergency, improve water infrastructure, and expand dialysis centers.

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