Dengue tally reaches 83 in Pindi with four fresh cases reported
RAWALPINDI: As many as four more patients went down with the mosquito-borne disease dengue in the last two days and took the tally to 83 in the current season. “A total of four patients’ reports confirmed suffering from dengue virus in the last two days. Seven patients were admitted in the Holy Family Hospital’s dengue ward,” said Dr Jawad, District Health Officer Preventive. He said that during…
Dengue cases in Rawalpindi have risen to 83 this season, with four additional patients confirmed in the past two days, according to Dr. Jawad, the District Health Officer. The patients were admitted to the Holy Family Hospital's dengue ward, with three reported on Friday and one on Saturday. The district has ramped up its anti-dengue campaign in the areas where the patients were found.
This season, 51 cases have been reported so far in October, compared to 27 in September and no cases in August. Last year, over 1,500 patients were diagnosed with dengue in Rawalpindi. The district administration has directed a strengthening of field surveillance, with strict measures to ensure honesty and accountability in reporting anti-dengue measures.
At a meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Social Services) Fazail Mudassar, the performance of the anti-dengue campaign, patient status, surveillance, detection of larvae, activities at hotspots, and field team performance were reviewed. By October 31, 2026, 83 confirmed dengue cases have been recorded in Rawalpindi, a significant decrease from the 1,586 cases during the same period last year.
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