In and out: 21 cases of dengue reported in Swat

MINGORA: Two more cases of dengue fever were reported in Swat district on Monday, taking the total to 21 this year. “The patients identified as Yasir Jan of Ghaligay and Sher Zaman of Kalam were admitted at the hospital in critical condition,” an official of Saidu Teaching Hospital told The Express Tribune. “They were referred to the intensive care unit after diagnostic tests.” The official said so far this year 21 cases have been reported but no deaths have occurred. “The rest of the 19 patients were discharged from the hospital after being treated.” The official said these were the first cases reported from these specific areas.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 13^th, 2015.