Punjab Reports 126 New Dengue Cases In A Day

News Desk

Lahore: The Health Department reported 126 new cases of dengue fever in various parts of Punjab on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 4,431 across 36 districts this year, raising concerns among health authorities.

Lahore leads the unfortunate tally with a staggering 1,770 cases, closely followed by Rawalpindi with 1,176 cases, Multan with 532, Faisalabad with 211, and Gujranwala with 182 cases, according to Health Department latest data.

The situation remains critical, with an additional 34 new cases reported in Lahore, 60 in Rawalpindi, 13 in Multan, 7 in Faisalabad, and 5 in Gujranwala. Narowal, Dera Ghazi Khan, Chiniot, and Lodharan each confirmed one new dengue case.

Currently, 106 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across Punjab, with 33 of them hospitalised in Lahore alone.

Punjab Health Secretary Ali Jaan Khan urged citizens to maintain clean and dry surroundings as a crucial preventive measure against dengue fever.

Ali Jaan emphasised the importance of cooperating with health department teams which are tirelessly working to combat the outbreak.

For those seeking dengue treatment, information, or wishing to lodge complaints, a free helpline is available through the health department at 1033. APP