Probe launched into dengue deaths

PESHAWAR:

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has formally launched an investigation into two suspected dengue-related deaths reported from Mardan. The inquiry has been ordered by Health Secretary Shahidullah Khan and initiated through the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

According to the Health Department, preliminary reports from the media and data obtained from the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System (IDSRS) suggest a possible link between the deaths and dengue infection, prompting a detailed inquiry.

Health Secretary Shahidullah Khan said that in the past, deaths have occurred due to illnesses showing symptoms similar to dengue and COVID-19, making it essential to scientifically verify the causes in these latest cases to ensure accuracy and transparency.