Dengue on the decline in Punjab

The number of dengue cases is decreasing in Punjab, as only 18 new cases were reported in on Sunday. The latest Health Department data reveals a total of 15,047 confirmed dengue cases across 36 districts in the province this year.

However, the battle against the fever persists with Lahore leading the unfortunate tally at 6,948 cases, followed by Rawalpindi with 2,654, Gujranwala with 1,584, Multan with 1,444 and Faisalabad with 912 cases. Lahore reported an additional 10 cases on Sunday, while Gujranwala reported 2, Multan reported 1 and Faisalabad reported 9 new cases.

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Meanwhile, Sheikhupura, Okara and Narowal each reported 1 case each of dengue within 24 hours. Currently, 32 patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals across Punjab, with 16 of them in Lahore district hospitals.

Punjab Health Secretary Ali Jaan Khan urged people to maintain clean and dry surroundings as a preventive measure against dengue. He also called for cooperation with health department teams who are working tirelessly to combat the disease.

For those in need of dengue treatment, information, or wishing to register complaints, a free helpline is available through the health department at 1033.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 18^th, 2023.