Six new dengue cases surface in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Following recent rains, six new cases of dengue virus have been reported in Islamabad over the past 24 hours.

At a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon, officials revealed that 333 larvae had been detected in the capital over the last 10 days.

The meeting was briefed about the ongoing operations under the anti-dengue campaign in the federal capital.

The meeting was briefed on larval hotspots and the measures being taken to curb the spread of the virus.

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The deputy commissioner directed all assistant commissioners to conduct daily anti-dengue operations and take strict action against individuals responsible for conditions that promote dengue larvae growth.

All assistant commissioners and health department officials attended the meeting.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly half the world’s population is at risk of dengue, with an estimated 100 to 400 million infections occurring annually.

While most dengue cases result in mild symptoms, the disease can be deadly if not diagnosed and treated promptly.

Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution, avoid high-risk areas, and cooperate with health teams working to eradicate the virus.