Dengue cases continue to surge in Punjab as 78 more cases reported

LAHORE: Punjab continues to grapple with a surge in dengue fever cases, with 78 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Punjab Health Department.

Rawalpindi remains the hardest-hit city, recording 64 new cases, followed by Lahore with 5 and Attock with 2. Isolated cases were also detected in Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Mianwali, Sargodha, Sheikhupura, and Okara.

This week alone, 502 new cases have been reported, pushing Punjab’s total dengue cases in 2024 to 7,260.

The Punjab Health Department has assured residents that hospitals are equipped with adequate medications and are prepared to handle the growing number of patients. Health officials are urging the public to adopt preventive measures, including maintaining cleanliness, eliminating standing water, and cooperating with health teams in affected areas.

To facilitate public assistance, the department has activated a dengue helpline at 1033, providing support for inquiries and reporting dengue-related concerns.

Authorities emphasize the need for heightened public awareness and adherence to preventive protocols to curb the escalating trend of dengue fever across the province.