Foreign Experts Called to Treat Critically Ill Madhubala

Foreign animal health experts are set to arrive in Karachi to examine Safari Park elephant Madhubala as her condition continues to deteriorate after repeated collapses, loss of appetite, and rapid weight loss.

Key points

• In November 2024, Madhubala was relocated to Safari Park under the supervision of Four Paws, where she was reunited with Sonia and Malika.
• Madhubala was previously housed at Karachi Zoo, where she was left alone after the death of her companion Noor Jehan in 2023.
• They will carry out a detailed medical assessment of Madhubala as well as Malika, the other elephant at Safari Park.
• Despite conducting a number of laboratory tests over the past month, Safari Park veterinarians have reportedly been unable to determine the exact cause of her worsening health.
• Madhubala has been suffering from a number of medical difficulties, including a foot infection and severe swelling in her right hind thigh.

Despite conducting a number of laboratory tests over the past month, Safari Park veterinarians have reportedly been unable to determine the exact cause of her worsening health. DRAP Launches Sindhi Animated Video on Medicine Side-Effect Reporting.

Madhubala has been suffering from a number of medical difficulties, including a foot infection and severe swelling in her right hind thigh. More than a week ago, she collapsed again inside her enclosure and had to be lifted with the support of a crane and harness.

Dr. Amir Khalil of international animal welfare organization Four Paws and a Sri Lankan expert are projected to arrive in Karachi on October 8 at the request of local authorities. They will carry out a detailed medical assessment of Madhubala as well as Malika, the other elephant at Safari Park.

Although her condition is less serious, malika is additionally reportedly unwell. Madhubala and Malika are the last two elephants remaining in Pakistan, and both have undergone prolonged treatment for tuberculosis.

Madhubala was previously housed at Karachi Zoo, where she was left alone after the death of her companion Noor Jehan in 2023. Noor Jehan died after suffering a fall in her enclosure. Her autopsy afterwards disclosed a severe blood parasitic infection and internal trauma, along with a lack of proper medical care. Karachi Safari Park Elephant Madhubala Faces Serious Health Emergency.

Nevertheless, Sonia died just a month afterwards after collapsing in her enclosure. Laboratory reports subsequently indicated that she had been suffering from multiple chronic illnesses affecting almost all major organs, indicating prolonged neglect and delayed diagnosis.

Notably, the successive deaths of captive elephants sparked public outrage and prompted the KMC to establish an 18-member body last year to oversee the care of Madhubala and Malika. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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