Dengue Outbreak: 128 New Cases Prompt Swift Response in Punjab

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Lahore: Punjab has witnessed a continuous surge in dengue fever cases, with approximately 128 new confirmed cases reported from various parts of the province during the last 24 hours.

According to the Health Department’s latest data, there have been a phenomenal total of 3,914 confirmed dengue cases scattered over 36 districts in Punjab this year.

Notably, Lahore leads with 1,587 cases, followed by Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad and Gujranwala, documenting 992, 491, 187 and 157 cases, respectively.

Lahore reported 60 new dengue cases, Rawalpindi 40, Multan 10, Faisalabad 04, Gujranwala 07 and Sheikhupura 02 cases during the last 24 hours. Additionally, Kasur, Okara, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar and Layyah each reported a new case.

Currently, 158 dengue patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals across Punjab.

Health Secretary Punjab Ali Jaan Khan has appealed to the citizens to maintain clean and dry surroundings as a preventive measure against dengue fever and urged them to cooperate with the health department teams.

For dengue treatment, information, or complaints, citizens can contact the health department’s free helpline at 1033. Vigilance and proactive measures are pivotal in curbing the dengue spread in Punjab.