PESHAWAR: Death toll due to Dengue outbreak in Peshawar has increased to eight after another patient surrendered to the virus on Thursday. According to the provincial government, medical teams screened 595 people on Tuesday, out of which 175 were infected by the virus. 69 new cases were also recorded on Thursday as the situation heightens. Pertaining to the virus wreaking havoc in the province, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has initiated a dengue helpline and appointed three doctors who will provide 24/7 services to patients.