Islamabad Reports 21 Dengue Cases
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In Islamabad, 21 dengue cases have been reported this year, according to the District Health Office (DHO). The DHO has stepped up surveillance and vector-control activities across the city to curb the spread of the disease, particularly in areas identified as high-risk or hotspots. Between January 1 and October 5, the 21 cases were distributed, with 14 originating from rural areas and seven from urban locations.
On October 5 alone, anti-dengue teams conducted 36,167 surveillance and control activities, including indoor and outdoor surveillance, visits to hotspots, monitoring of mosquito breeding sites, and public awareness campaigns. These efforts led to the identification and elimination of 740 positive mosquito-breeding sites. Teams conducted 2,602 hotspot surveillance visits and covered 7,103 houses during indoor surveillance.
The DHO emphasized the importance of sustained field surveillance, prompt elimination of breeding sites, hotspot monitoring, and public participation in controlling dengue. Residents are encouraged to collaborate with anti-dengue teams, keeping their surroundings clean and free of stagnant water in water containers, rooftops, courtyards, and other potential breeding sites.
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