Punjab Remains In Clutches Of Dengue Fever

News Desk

Lahore: As many as 169 new cases of dengue fever were reported in various regions of Punjab, bringing the year’s cumulative count to 9,862 confirmed cases distributed across 36 districts, according to the District Health Department.

Presently, 148 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across Punjab, with 68 of them hospitalised in Lahore district.

Districts	Total No. of Cases	No. of Cases in last 24 hrs
Lahore	4,215	90
Rawalpindi	2,318	16,
Multan	1,001	17
Faisalabad	446	09
Gujranwala	831	26

Source: Punjab Health Department

The circumstances are as yet proceeding, with Sheikhupura reporting three cases of dengue, while Kasur recorded two new cases in the same time period. Attock, Sialkot, Lodharan, Pakpatan, Khoshab and Vehari reported one case each in 24 hours.

Punjab Health Secretary Ali Jaan Khan issued a compelling plea for citizens to maintain clean and dry surroundings as a preventive measure against dengue fever. Khan urged cooperation with health department teams which are working tirelessly to combat the outbreak.

For those concerned, seeking dengue treatment or information, or wishing to register complaints, a free helpline is available through the health department at 1033. Vigilance and proactive measures are indispensable to contain the alarming spread of dengue in Punjab. Additional input from APP.

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