61 new dengue cases reported in Punjab

Author: APP

The Punjab Health Department confirmed on Sunday that 61 new cases of dengue fever were reported across the province in the last 24 hours.

Among the districts, Rawalpindi recorded the highest number of cases with 48, followed by Lahore with 4, Attock with 3, and Chakwal and Faisalabad each with 2. Single cases were also reported in Sahiwal and Sialkot.

In the current week alone, 494 new cases have emerged, bringing the total number of the cases in Punjab to 7,395 for 2024 The Health Department has reassured citizens that hospitals are fully equipped with necessary medications and are prepared to manage the surge in patients. Health officials have stressed the importance of preventive measures, urging residents to maintain hygiene, eliminate standing water, and cooperate with health teams working in high-risk areas.

To further assist the public, the department has activated a helpline (1033) for information and to report concerns related to dengue. Authorities have also called for increased public awareness and strict adherence to preventive measures to curb the rising trend of Dengue cases.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Pakistan

The Battle for clean air: How London overcame smog, while South Asia fights on

London’s iconic smog once synonymous with the city, was a temporary nuisance. But today, across…

9 seconds ago
  • Pakistan

Smog crisis in Punjab: Over 1.93 mln seek hospital care for respiratory diseases

Smog has severely impacted the health of sensitive citizens across Punjab, with approximately 1.93 million…

23 seconds ago
  • Pakistan

Ilays Bilour laid to rest

Senior politician and veteran industrialist, Ilyas Ahmad Bilour was laid to rest at his ancestral…

45 seconds ago
  • Pakistan

IMF acknowledges Punjab govt’s progress: Azma Bokhari

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has rebutted the contents of a news item published under…

58 seconds ago
  • Pakistan

CM Murad terms growing traffic accidents disappointing

Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday said that the traffic accidents…

1 min ago
  • Pakistan

SC orders ignored: Punjab’s local government powers paralyzed

The Supreme Court of Pakistan’s directives to safeguard the constitutional powers of local governments in…

1 min ago