K-P reports 72 new dengue cases

PESHAWAR:

Dengue which almost disappeared under the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's caretaker government for the first time in nine years due to strict preventive measures has resurfaced across the province.

On Saturday, 72 new cases were reported and so far at least two people have died as per the official data.

Total active cases have touched 372 mark.

Unofficial and real death toll could be much higher across the province.

Secretary Health Adil Shah on Saturday assured that the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Health Department is taking all necessary measures to control the spread of dengue fever in in the province.

"We urge the public to support us in combating this disease, especially during the peak dengue season," he said.

"We have distributed 80,000 diagnostic kits to hospitals, 300,000 mosquito nets to control dengue and malaria, and provided 640 liters of insecticide for spraying, 1,200 liters of chemical for fumigation, and 11 kg of temephos chemical to eliminate dengue larvae."

According to the latest statistics, 372 active dengue cases have been reported in the province, with only 21 patients hospitalized.

A total of 760 dengue cases have been reported so far, and 388 patients recovering from the disease. In the last 24 hours, 72 new cases were reported, with four patients hospitalized and the rest undergoing treatment at home.

Unfortunately, two deaths have been attributed to dengue. Peshawar and Abbottabad are the most affected areas, with 218 and 106 reported cases, respectively.

The Health Department appeals to the public to take precautionary measures to prevent the disease.