Pindi reports 199 suspected dengue cases

RAWALPINDI:

At least 199 suspected and 14 confirmed patients of dengue were admitted to hospitals across Rawalpindi in the last 24 hours, prompting intensified efforts by authorities.

The District Health Authority faces increasing challenges in curbing the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.

Due to negligence in the anti-dengue campaign, the salaries of 41 officials have been deducted for seven days, and strict warnings have been issued. Focus has been placed on surveillance, fogging, and case responses in high-risk areas.

The month of September has been identified as particularly dangerous for dengue, leading to directives from the Chief Secretary of Punjab, the Commissioner, and the Deputy Commissioner to strengthen efforts in dengue surveillance.

In the last 24 hours, 14 people in Rawalpindi tested positive for dengue, raising the total number of confirmed cases this season to 145, a notable decline from 350 cases reported at the same time last year. Currently, 34 dengue patients are receiving treatment in government hospitals, while 110 have recovered and been discharged.

So far, 9,932 people with dengue-like symptoms have sought medical attention.

In addition to dengue cases, two cases of the Congo virus and 646 malaria cases have been reported.