128 new cases of Dengue reported in Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab has witnessed an alarming surge in Dengue fever, with approximately 128 new confirmed cases reported in the past 24 hours.

The latest data from the Health Department, as of Wednesday, highlights a concerning total of 3,914 confirmed Dengue cases spread across 36 districts in Punjab this year.

Lahore stands at the forefront of this outbreak with 1,587 cases, followed by Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala, with 992, 491, 187, and 157 cases respectively.

In the past 24 hours, Lahore reported 60 new Dengue cases, Rawalpindi reported 40, Multan reported 10, Faisalabad reported 04, Gujranwala reported 07, and Sheikhupura recorded 02 cases. Moreover, Kasur, Okara, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar, and Layyah each reported a new case. Currently, 158 Dengue patients are under treatment in various hospitals across Punjab.

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Ali Jaan Khan, the Secretary of Health in Punjab, has issued an urgent appeal to citizens, urging them to maintain clean and dry surroundings as a crucial preventive measure against Dengue fever. He also requested their cooperation with the health department’s teams.

For Dengue treatment, information, or complaints, citizens can reach out to the health department’s free helpline at 1033. Vigilance and proactive measures are of utmost importance in controlling the spread of Dengue in Punjab.