Dengue in Lahore: Death toll reaches 192

Sharif says that Punjab government is following a concrete plan for diagnosis and treatment of dengue patients.


Express October 10, 2011

LAHORE: Dengue has claimed the lives of six more people in Lahore, taking the death toll to 192 in the city, Express 24/7 reported Monday.

The number of deaths in Punjab as a result of dengue have reached 204.

Five people died at Mayo Hospital, while one passed away at Jinnah Hospital.

(Read: Mosquito homes: ‘Smuggled tyres impeding govt efforts against dengue’)

At least 200 people have been diagnosed with the virus during the last 24 hours in Punjab,  out of which 186 cases have been reported from Lahore.

The total number of dengue cases in Punjab has crossed 15,500 with more than 13,000 cases reported from Lahore.

Action to be taken against doctors, paramedics for not taking part in dengue prevention

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has warned that action will be taken against doctors and paramedical staff who are not taking part in dengue prevention training.

He said this while chairing a meeting in Lahore to review measures taken against the pandemic.

Special committees have been formed for fumigation at historical sites, parks and other places in the city.

(Read: Dengue: Shahbaz orders survey of water tanks)

Sharif also said that the Punjab government is following a concrete plan for the diagnosis and treatment of dengue patients.

He said that lady health workers will also be included in the dengue prevention campaign.

COMMENTS (4)

Maher | 12 years ago | Reply

Why the chief minister of Punjab does n't get some areas sprayed to get rid of this fatal desease killing thousands of people in the metropolitan.

Haroon Saeed | 12 years ago | Reply Mate with the govt, people need to have some civic sense as well! lahore is a densely populated city, we shouldnt just wait for the govt. and FOREIGN aid to do something. unless and until each and every individual will start acting, this problem won't subside. Illiteracy is a major issue here.! communities and people like us can stop this epidemic from getting worse. i still c people washing their cars / lawns and stuff outside and causing the water to accumulate in and around their houses. We should start caring abt others !
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