35 New Dengue Cases in Punjab

APP

Lahore: The Punjab Health Department confirmed on Sunday that 35 new cases of dengue fever were reported across the province in the past 24 hours.

According to the latest figures, Rawalpindi recorded 33 of these cases, while Attock and Mianwali each reported one case.

This brings the total number of dengue cases reported over the past week to 219, raising the cumulative total for 2024 in Punjab to 667.

In response to the rising number of cases, the Health Department has issued an advisory urging the public to maintain clean, dry surroundings to prevent the spread of the virus.

Citizens are encouraged to cooperate with health teams actively working on prevention and control measures.

A dedicated helpline, 1033, has been established for those seeking treatment, information, or to lodge complaints related to dengue. Health officials emphasize that vigilance and proactive measures are crucial to containing the outbreak across the province.