Islamabad Records Six New Dengue Cases

News Desk

Islamabad: Islamabad reported only six new dengue cases in the past 24 hours, reflecting a steady decline as the district administration ramped up inspections and anti-dengue operations across the city.

Officials said field teams carried out 28,001 inspections in a single day, covering residential areas, commercial sites, open plots, under-construction buildings and other locations known for mosquito breeding during peak transmission season.

As part of the ongoing anti-dengue campaign, teams conducted fogging in 813 high-risk areas and sprayed inside 308 houses identified during routine surveillance. Officials credited the decline in cases to consistent field activity, rapid response efforts and public cooperation across both rural and urban zones.

Of the six new cases reported, five emerged from rural areas and one from an urban sector. Health authorities said the trend indicates that dengue transmission is slowing across the capital.

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Hospitals in Islamabad are currently treating 17 dengue patients, while the majority have recovered and been discharged. Dedicated dengue wards remain fully operational to ensure uninterrupted care.

During the latest larva-checking drive, teams detected positive dengue larvae at 113 open sites, which were immediately treated to prevent further breeding. Commercial hotspots, however, were declared clear after thorough inspections. One instance of negative larvae was also addressed on the spot.

Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon said the drop in cases highlights the effectiveness of timely interventions. He added that the administration is working round the clock to ensure the virus remains under control and does not resurface.

Strict action is being taken against individuals and establishments violating dengue SOPs, with several arrests and legal proceedings initiated, the DC said.

He reaffirmed that anti-dengue operations will continue until the virus is fully eliminated, with ongoing inspections, fogging and source reduction across all affected rural and urban sectors.