LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department confirmed the detection of 130 new dengue cases across the province.
According to a department spokesperson, Rawalpindi remains the hardest hit, reporting 114 cases, while Lahore and Attock registered seven and four cases, respectively. Additionally, two cases were detected in both Gujranwala and Jehlum, with one case reported from Mandi Bahauddin.
In the past week alone, 789 new cases have emerged, bringing the total number of infections in Punjab to 2,247 for the year 2024.
“The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department has assured the public that all necessary measures have been taken to manage the outbreak. Government hospitals are fully stocked with medicines and treatments for dengue,” the spokesperson added.
The Health Department has issued an advisory urging the public to maintain clean and dry surroundings to minimize the spread of the virus. Public cooperation is critical, as health teams are actively working across the province to control the situation.
For more information, treatment, or to lodge complaints, citizens are encouraged to use the free helpline (1033). Health officials stress the importance of vigilance and preventive measures to curb the virus’s spread.