12 New Dengue Cases Amid Steady Decline in Islamabad

News Desk 

Islamabad: The Islamabad district administration on Sunday reported a continued decline in dengue cases across the federal capital, attributing the improvement to sustained surveillance, rapid response operations, and effective community engagement.

According to the latest report, 34,110 sites were inspected during the ongoing anti-dengue campaign, with 1,146 identified hotspots fumigated and 983 houses sprayed to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.

In the last 24 hours, 12 new dengue cases were confirmed — seven from rural areas and five from urban localities — bringing the total number of patients under treatment in city hospitals to 30.

Field teams detected dengue larvae at 127 locations, prompting immediate vector control measures. Officials said that continuous field inspections, timely fogging, and active monitoring have significantly helped curb the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.

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Most dengue patients admitted to hospitals have now recovered and been discharged, the administration added, noting that the consistent fall in new infections highlights the success of preventive operations.

The district administration warned that legal action would be taken against individuals or institutions found violating dengue prevention guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

It urged residents to remain alert, remove stagnant water from their surroundings, and promptly report potential breeding sites to local authorities.

“Collective responsibility and public cooperation are vital to making Islamabad dengue-free,” the administration stated, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining daily surveillance and field interventions to ensure complete control over dengue transmission.