Over 1,100 Dengue Cases in Rawalpindi, 31 in Islamabad 

News Desk 

Islamabad: Health authorities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have intensified anti-dengue operations as the twin cities continue to report a surge in cases amid ongoing seasonal transmission.

According to the District Health Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi, 35 new dengue cases have been confirmed over the past two days — including 14 reported during the last 24 hours — bringing the total number of cases in the district this year to 1,177. Currently, 39 patients are admitted across various hospitals for treatment.

Since January, allied hospitals in the district have screened 18,481 suspected patients for dengue. To curb the spread, 1,359 surveillance teams have been deployed across the district to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sites. 

The teams have inspected more than 5.9 million houses, detecting larvae in 189,176 of them, while over 1.6 million potential breeding spots were checked, of which 25,954 were found positive for larvae growth. In total, around 215,130 larvae have been destroyed so far.

Strict punitive actions have also been taken to ensure compliance with dengue prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs). The authorities have registered 4,630 FIRs, sealed 1,882 premises, issued 3,592 challans, and imposed fines amounting to over Rs. 11.1 million on violators found responsible for non-compliance or larvae presence.

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Meanwhile, the Islamabad district administration has reported 31 new dengue cases during the last 24 hours — 16 from rural areas and 15 from urban sectors — with 61 patients currently under treatment in different hospitals.

To control the spread of the mosquito-borne virus, field teams have conducted fogging at 2,006 locations and inspections at 41,709 sites across the federal capital. Positive dengue larvae were identified at 402 sites, where immediate remedial actions were taken. Additionally, spraying was carried out at 1,009 houses found with larvae or potential breeding sources, while several premises violating SOPs were sealed.

Officials said that the anti-dengue campaign is being conducted under a coordinated strategy involving multiple departments, with teams performing door-to-door inspections, checking water storage areas, and ensuring proper sanitation in both public and private premises.

The administration emphasized that no negligence or carelessness would be tolerated, urging residents to cooperate with field teams, keep their surroundings clean, eliminate stagnant water, and use mosquito repellents. Citizens have also been advised to wear full-sleeved clothing and report any dengue symptoms to nearby health centers promptly.

District officers confirmed that all union councils have been directed to intensify preventive measures, especially in high-risk and hotspot areas identified through recent surveillance data. The ongoing anti-dengue drive will continue round the clock, with a special focus on residential colonies, under-construction sites, schools, and commercial zones, where breeding chances are relatively high.

DHA spokesman Dr. Waqar Ahmad urged residents of Rawalpindi to remain vigilant, avoid water stagnation, and immediately report potential breeding sites to the health authority.

Officials in both cities reiterated their commitment to sustain aggressive anti-dengue operations until a consistent decline in new cases is recorded, aiming to make Rawalpindi and Islamabad dengue-free zones in the coming weeks.