Punjab Reports 107 New Dengue Cases

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Lahore: The number of dengue fever cases in Punjab has risen alarmingly in the last 24 hours, with roughly 107 newly confirmed cases recorded.

According to the health department latest update on Thursday, there have been a total of 3,032 confirmed dengue cases across the Punjab this year.

Among these cases, Lahore has the highest count with 1,225 cases, while Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad and Gujranwala have reported 732, 364, 156 and 124 cases, respectively.

In the last 24 hours, Lahore reported 36 new dengue cases, Rawalpindi 32, Multan 17, Faisalabad 4, Gujranwala 6, Sheikhupura 2 and Jhang recorded 2.

Additionally, Muzaffargarh, Sialkot, Gujrat, Rahimyar Khan, Toba Tek Singh and Chakwal each had one new case.

Currently, 111 dengue patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals throughout Punjab, with 36 of them in hospitals within the Lahore district.

Secretary Health Punjab Ali Jaan Khan appealed to residents to maintain cleanliness and dry surroundings as a preventive measure against dengue fever.

Jaan further urged them to cooperate with health department teams in their efforts.

For dengue treatment, information, or complaints, citizens can reach out to the health department’s free helpline at 1033.