dengue

Health minister tells doctors to work 18 hours a day

Officials continue anti-viral fever campaign in different parts of the city

It is also important to disseminate information on dengue control via the media, leaflets and manuals

PHA team attacked by snake during anti-dengue operation

Says 100% implementation of the anti-dengue plan should be ensured for the eradication of dengue

Administration brings in fish and ducks to gobble up dengue larvae

Hospitals struggling to cope with rush as number of dengue patients rise to 214

Despite the looming threat of the disease, public hospitals are not provided with diagnostic kits

Fisheries dept puts tilapia fish in ponds to eat dengue larvae

Hospitals’ administrations now seeking to expand space in dengue wards

Health dept reports 1,239 cases during January-August period

The focal persons appointed by the department for the anti-dengue campaign in Punjab also attend the training session

The administration is yet to do much about the breeding ground

Commissioner, DC visit dengue-sensitive areas and call for enhanced anti-dengue efforts

Commissioner expresses displeasure over results of anti-dengue campaign

Teaching staff has been directed to ensure students' presence on the first day of school

Two people in critical condition; rains exacerbate dengue epidemic threat

Health department rejects news of an epidemic, says all is well

Since January, almost 30,000 people have been hospitalised with the disease nationwide

Children need to wear full sleeves, trousers or shalwars to prevent themselves from dengue causing mosquitos

Ten new cases reported in city after onset of monsoon season

PGMI principal says it is our collective responsibility to keep the environment mosquito-free

Meeting will discuss recommendations on steps to improve anti-dengue measures during monsoon season

ICT officials explain preventive measures at review meeting; NIH issues advisory for seasonal diseases

Punjab CS says concerted efforts are required to eradicate the virus

Program for Dengue in Sindh, 55 new dengue fever cases were detected across the province in a week

Official says distributed mosquito nets in worst-hit areas

Number of dengue patients in city increases to seven

Health officials say dengue larvae found in 416 houses

Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Report shows eight per cent increase in live births ratio

Majority of dengue cases in Karachi are reported from the east, west and south districts, says Dr Iqbal

Teams distributed waste bags and leaflets to highlight the importance of cleanliness and prevention of dengue

DHA chief says there is a need to drain stagnant water everywhere

Tells BHUs, hospitals to start checking people daily for the virus

Some 303 doubtful patients also cleared their dengue tests

At least 18 patients reported in Punjab even before start of season

District Health Chief says thus far not a single patient had tested positive

DC orders increased surveillance, anti-mosquito spray

District officials direct for expediting, expanding the drive

Pindi seeks recruitment of 350 women sanitation officials to conduct dengue surveillance

New cases are being reported on a daily basis

New anti-dengue campaign from next week, anti-polio campaign expected from March 25

Schools told to take precautionary measures

Committee urged to focus on stagnant points such as ponds, lakes and nurseries

There will be a complete ban on storing water openly and chemical will be sprayed on such water

Pindi health authorities decide to enlist help from food authority for comprehensive campaign

Comprehensive drive against dengue in Punjab not expected until February 15

Additional DC urged officials to take measures to curb dengue outbreak through indoor and outdoor activities

Monitoring teams unable to access prohibited areas, DC asks officials to discuss issue with RCB

Residents urge health, cantonment officials to fumigate areas and clean the streets