Kech on High Alert as Dengue Infections Increase
News Desk
Kech: Health authorities have raised concern over a steady rise in dengue infections in Kech district, where nearly 100 cases have been reported over the past three months.
Officials from the Balochistan Health Department confirmed that 96 dengue cases have been recorded, prompting swift measures to contain the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.
In response, authorities have constituted a dedicated anti-dengue task force to monitor the situation and coordinate preventive efforts. A district-wide anti-dengue campaign is also being launched, focusing on awareness, surveillance, and vector control.
Health officials warned that the presence of stagnant rainwater in various areas of Kech is creating ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, raising fears of a further spike in cases if timely action is not taken.
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Residents have been urged to take precautionary measures, including eliminating standing water around homes and maintaining cleanliness, as authorities intensify efforts to curb the outbreak.
The dengue outbreak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shows no signs of easing, with health authorities confirming 43 new cases across the province, including Peshawar, over the past 24 hours.
According to the KP Health Department, the latest figures have pushed the number of active dengue cases to 288, while the total cases reported in the province this year have reached 5,959. In the last day alone, 12 patients were admitted to hospitals for treatment.
A separate dengue situation report by the Directorate General of Health Services KP indicated that out of the total 5,959 cases, 2,063 patients required hospitalization, while 5,702 have recovered. The outbreak has claimed four lives this year, including one death reported in the past 24 hours.
Authorities have urged citizens to take preventive measures, including eliminating stagnant water, maintaining proper sanitation, and seeking early medical attention to curb the spread of the virus.
The provincial government continues to monitor the situation closely, emphasizing the need for public cooperation to control the vector-borne infection.
