The Punjab Health Department confirmed the detection of 87 new dengue cases across the province on Friday within the last 24 hours, signaling growing concerns over the spread of the virus. Rawalpindi remains the hardest hit, reporting 68 cases, while 4 cases emerged in Lahore, 3 each in Faisalabad and Attock, 2 in Chakwal, and one case each in Jhelum, Gujranwala, Bahawalpur, Sialkot, Gujrat, Jhang, and Sargodha. In the past week alone, 570 new cases have been identified, pushing the total number of infections in Punjab to 1,458 in 2024.

A spokesperson for the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department assured the public that the government taken all necessary steps to manage the outbreak, with government hospitals fully stocked with medicines and treatments for dengue. The Health Department has issued an advisory urging the public to maintain clean, dry surroundings to limit the virus’s spread. The cooperation of citizens is essential, as health teams are actively working across the province to control the situation. For those seeking treatment or information, or wishing to register complaints, a free helpline (1033) has been established. Health officials emphasized the importance of vigilance and preventive measures to curb the virus's further spread.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan