Health Department confirms 152 new dengue cases

LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department reported 152 new dengue cases across the province in the past 24 hours.Rawalpindi continues to be the hardest-hit area with 133 new cases reported, followed by Lahore with four cases, and Chakwal with 2. Additionally, three cases were identified in both Gujranwala and Attock, while one case each was reported in Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Layyah.

Over the past week, 746 new cases had been recorded, bringing the total number of cases in Punjab to 2,117 in 2024. A spokesperson for the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Dept reassured the public that the government was actively managing the outbreak, with government hospitals adequately stocked with necessary medicines and treatments for dengue.

The health department has issued an advisory urging residents to maintain clean and dry surroundings to help curb the spread of the virus. Health teams are actively working across the province, and citizen cooperation is critical in managing the situation. For further assistance, treatment, or complaints, the public can contact the free helpline at 1033. Health officials are stressing the importance of preventive measures and vigilance to prevent further transmission of the virus.