ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The Punjab Health Department reported a significant increase in dengue virus cases, with 126 new infections recorded across the province in just 24 hours.
Rawalpindi was hit hardest, reporting 107 cases, while Lahore followed with six, Gujranwala had three, and Faisalabad, Sargodha, and Attock each recorded two cases. Additionally, single cases were noted in Jehlum, Kasur, Multan, and Mandi Bahauddin.
This latest surge brings the total number of dengue infections in Punjab to 528 over the past week, raising the province’s total for 2024 to 1,371 cases.
In response to these alarming figures, a spokesperson from the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department reassured the public that hospitals are well-equipped with necessary medicines and treatments to tackle the virus.
With the situation becoming increasingly serious, the Health Department has issued a public advisory, urging everyone to keep their surroundings clean and dry to help prevent the spread of dengue. Citizens are also encouraged to actively cooperate with health teams that are working tirelessly to control the outbreak.
For those seeking assistance, a free helpline (1033) is available for information, treatment inquiries, or to register complaints.
Health officials stressed the importance of staying vigilant and taking proactive steps to contain the virus, highlighting that community cooperation is vital in overcoming this challenge.