Punjab In Grip Of Dengue

News Desk

Lahore: The Health Department reported 204 new cases of dengue fever in various parts of Punjab on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 7,827 across 36 districts this year.

Currently, 144 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	3,212	94
Rawalpindi	2,055	42
Multan	814	15
Faisalabad	335	9
Gujranwala	548	25

Source: Punjab Health Department

The situation is still continuing, with Sheikhupura and Rahim Yar each confirming four new dengue cases during the same period. Chakwal, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar, Nankana Sahib, Bahawalpur, Lodharan, Rajanpur and Bhakkar each reported one case during 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.

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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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