Chikungunya Cases Rise in Islamabad Amid Recent Diagnoses

News Desk

Islamabad: The number of chikungunya cases is on the rise in Islamabad, with recent reports confirming two new infections, according to sources from the National Institute of Health (NIH).

A 22-year-old woman from Sector G-8/1 and a 35-year-old woman from Terlai have both been diagnosed with the viral infection.

They are currently receiving treatment at Islamabad’s Central Government Hospital and the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), NIH sources revealed.

In response to the increasing cases, the National Health Organization issued an advisory on September 18, urging health institutions to take prompt and effective measures to combat the spread of chikungunya.

The virus is transmitted through the bites of Aedes mosquitoes and presents symptoms similar to those of dengue fever, primarily affecting tropical regions.