Daily Times

The Punjab Health Department has reported 150 new dengue cases across the province on Thursday. According to the latest figures, Rawalpindi recorded 131 cases, Lahore 06, Attock 03, Chakwal 03 and Hafizabad reported 02 cases while Faisalabad, Mianwali, Sialkot, Sahiwal and Bahawalnagar each recorded one case.

Over the past week, Punjab identified 933 new cases, raising the total for 2024 to 5594. In response, the health department reassured the public that all necessary resources, including adequate medicine supplies, were available across public hospitals.

Health officials have issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of maintaining clean and dry environments to limit the spread of virus. People have been urged to cooperate with health teams actively working in affected areas.

For inquiries, treatment information, or to report Dengue-related concerns, the Health Department has set up a free helpline at 1033. Officials underscore the need for heightened vigilance and preventive measures to curb the rising trend of dengue cases across the province.