Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and nearby Rawalpindi have seen 32 new dengue cases, local media outlets reported on Tuesday. Health officials are ramping up efforts to curb the mosquito-borne virus as cases climb in these urban and rural spots.
In Islamabad, 12 fresh infections popped up, with 11 in rural areas and just one in the city center. Hotspots included Rawat with five cases, Tarlai with two, and single reports from Koral, Sohan, Tarnol, Bhara Kahu, and I-14 sectors. A District Health Office official noted that 12 patients are now in hospitals, and teams are responding to every case following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for dengue control.
To fight back, the Islamabad health office is urging residents to stay proactive. Clean out water containers, tanks, and coolers regularly to stop mosquitoes from breeding. Everyone plays a key role in protecting themselves and their communities from this viral infection.
On Monday, another 20 dengue cases surfaced, pushing the season’s total to 477 in the region. That day, 438 people showed up at three government hospitals complaining of fever, back pain, and other symptoms. Tests confirmed dengue in 37 of them—20 in Rawalpindi and the rest spread across Islamabad plus districts like Murree, Attock, Jhelum, and Chakwal.
Rawalpindi’s new cases hit areas such as Kotha Kalan, Peshawar Road, Takht Pari, Sukho, Chak Jalal Din, Mohanpura, Naseerabad, Dhoke Ali Akbar, Dhoke Syedan, and various cantonment zones. Dengue spreads through bites from infected Aedes mosquitoes and thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, especially in cities and outskirts, per WHO data. Vector control remains the best prevention strategy, as there’s no targeted cure. Catching it early and getting good medical care can drastically cut risks from severe dengue.
In a related push, Hassanabdal officials cracked down on mosquito breeding sites during a recent inspection. Assistant Commissioner Aqsa Imtiaz and Deputy District Health Officer Dr. Babar Hayat checked homes, graveyards, marriage halls, junkyards, and block factories. They found dengue larvae in several spots and took swift legal action against violators.
Imtiaz stressed the urgency: Wipe out all standing water to kill mosquito breeding grounds. Keep your home, rooftops, and yards clean, cover water tanks tightly, and skip open containers for storing water. She also advised parents and teachers to dress kids in full-sleeved uniforms to dodge bites and lower dengue risks in Pakistan’s ongoing outbreak.
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