Dengue Epidemic Escalates as Punjab Records Over 10,000 Cases This Year

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Lahore: The Health Department reported 213 new cases of dengue fever in various parts of Punjab on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 10,265 across 36 districts this year.

Currently, 132 patients are receiving treatment in different emergency clinics across Punjab, with 68 of them hospitalised in Lahore district.

Districts	Total No. of Cases	No. of Cases in last 24 hrs
Lahore	4,423	107
Rawalpindi	2,357	08
Multan	1,035	23
Faisalabad	477	19
Gujranwala	893	34

Source: Punjab Health Department

The situation is still continuing, with Sheikhupura reporting 5 cases. Kasur and Bahawalpur each reported three cases in 24 hours. Narowal, Sahiwal, Sialkot and Rajanpur each saw two new cases. Toba Tek Singh, Jehlum and Vehari each detailed one instance of dengue.

Punjab Health Secretary Ali Jaan Khan issued a compelling plea for citizens to maintain clean and dry surroundings as a preventive measure against dengue fever. Khan urged cooperation with health department teams which are working tirelessly to combat the outbreak.

For those concerned, seeking dengue treatment or information, or wishing to register complaints, a free helpline is available through the health department at 1033. Vigilance and proactive measures are indispensable to contain the alarming spread of dengue in Punjab.

Additional input from APP.

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