Dengue cases surge across Punjab as over 1,600 infected

ISLAMABAD:  The number of dengue virus infections in Punjab province has risen to 1,600, raising concerns among health officials and residents alike, according to the latest update from the provincial health department.

The department has said that the recent spike in the dengue cases across Punjab has raised concern among health officials and residents alike. The officials said that at 61 new dengue cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours across the province, the health department said.

Lahore recorded 15 new cases, pushing the city’s total to 290 confirmed patients so far.

However, it is Rawalpindi that’s seen the most significant jump — with 29 new cases in a single day, bringing the city’s total to 756.

Overall, Punjab has now reported 1,618 confirmed dengue cases — a number that’s steadily climbing.

Dengue cases surge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: health department reports 1,274 infections

Meanwhile, authorities have urged the public to take strictly follow preventive measures, including eliminating stagnant water and using mosquito repellents, as efforts to control the outbreak continue.­

Dengue cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A number of dengue virus infections in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has risen to 1,274, according to the latest update from the provincial health department. The department reported 31 new cases in the province yesterday, signaling an alarming increase in the spread of the disease.

In the last month, 67 individuals infected with the virus were receiving treatment at various hospitals across the province. Meanwhile, the health authorities are actively monitoring the situation as the number of confirmed cases continues to grow.

The most significant surge in cases has been reported from Charsadda, where 742 new dengue infections were documented in recent days. Other areas also saw a rise in cases, with 93 reported from Haripur, 68 from Peshawar, 74 from Mansehra, and 44 from Swabi.

Health officials have urged the public to take preventive measures, including eliminating mosquito breeding sites and using mosquito repellents, to help curb the spread of the virus. The authorities continue to work on increasing awareness and providing support to affected areas.