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

PESHAWAR: The number of dengue virus infections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 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.

As of now, 67 individuals infected with the virus are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals across the province. The health authorities are actively monitoring the situation as the number of confirmed cases continues to grow.

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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.

DENUGE CASES RISE ACROSS COUNTRY

As a result of flooding and weather patterns, dengue cases are also being reported in high numbers from the rest of the country as well.

In August, at least 85 dengue cases were reported across Rawalpindi Division, including 35 cases from Rawalpindi, and 42 cases from Murree. In addition, four cases have been reported in Attock, three in Chakwal, and one in Jhelum.

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Before that, six cases were also reported from Islamabad in July. Sindh also recorded its first dengue-related fatality of 2025 in the last week of July.

DISEASES SPREAD, EVEN BEYOND DENGUE

In addition to the mosquito-borne virus, the flood situation has also worsened other water borne and air borne diseases across several parts of the country. Diseases like acute diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid, as well as malaria, are spreading and are also being exacerbated by contaminated water sources and poor sanitation.

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Other common issues being reported include respiratory infections and skin diseases, while the disruption of health infrastructure is also negatively impact public health and ongoing vaccination campaigns.