Over 1,000 Affected as Dengue Sweeps Twin Cities

News Desk 

Islamabad: The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have recorded over 1,000 dengue cases, prompting district administrations to intensify anti-dengue operations. 

As of now, more than 600 cases have been reported in Rawalpindi, while Islamabad has confirmed over 400 cases, with the majority concentrated in urban areas.

Officials noted that individuals aged 20 to 39 are the most affected by the outbreak. In response, the administrations of both cities have ramped up efforts to curb the spread of the virus, focusing on enforcement and public awareness campaigns.

The crackdown includes raids on locations violating health regulations, with authorities emphasizing the need for community cooperation to combat the dengue crisis.

In separate raids, authorities arrested 13 people for failing to comply with anti-dengue Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The crackdown aims to curb the spread of the virus, which has affected hundreds of citizens in recent weeks.

During one operation, the Assistant Commissioner (Saddar) arrested seven individuals at a commercial site in the G-15 area for violating health regulations. 

In another action, six people were detained in Nilore under similar charges.

Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, has directed officials to continue the enforcement drive without discrimination, stressing that all available resources must be utilized to prevent further spread of the virus.

At a recent joint meeting between the district administrations of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, officials discussed the next steps to control the outbreak.

They reviewed ongoing efforts and identified additional areas requiring immediate intervention to prevent dengue larvae from breeding.

In addition to enforcement, the ICT administration is also focusing on raising public awareness.

Officials emphasized the need for a comprehensive campaign to educate citizens on dengue prevention measures. Assistant commissioners have been directed to engage with communities and promote compliance with anti-dengue SOPs.

DC Memon reiterated the importance of public cooperation in controlling the outbreak and urged residents to follow the guidelines to protect themselves and the community.