Two elephants, Madhubala and Malika, at Karachi’s Safari Park have been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), a serious health condition that poses significant risks to their well-being.
The elephants, Madhubala and Malika, are being treated by a team of experts, including doctors from Sri Lanka and the international animal welfare organization Four Paws.
Mayor Murtaza Wahab confirming the update on Saturday, told reporters that the authorities are “in contact with Sri Lankan doctors and the Four Paws team” to treat these elephants.
He also announced that no more large animals will be added to the Safari Park.
He added that the city authorities want to ensure that the general public, especially those without memberships to big clubs, can enjoy the park.
This diagnosis follows the death of another elephant named Sonia, whose post-mortem report confirmed that she died from TB. The veterinary team from Four Paws, an international animal welfare organization, conducted preliminary medical examinations on the remaining elephants after Sonia’s death.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease in elephants, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis or M. bovis. This longstanding illness also impacts free-ranging elephant populations.
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