Punjab reports 149 new dengue cases in 24 hours

The Punjab Health Department announced on Saturday that 149 new dengue cases have been reported in the province over the past 24 hours.

Rawalpindi is the most affected area, with 134 cases, followed by Bahawalpur with three cases and Lahore with two. Other districts, including Sheikhupura, Jhelum, Faisalabad, Attock, Kasur, Mianwali, Khanewal, Nankana Sahib, and Narowal, each recorded one case.

In total, 997 new cases have been identified in the last week, bringing the overall dengue count in Punjab for 2024 to 3,285.

The health department has confirmed that all necessary measures to address the outbreak are in place, including sufficient medication in public hospitals across the province.

Given the increase in cases, the Health Department has issued a public advisory urging residents to keep their surroundings clean and dry to help prevent the spread of the dengue virus.

Citizens are also encouraged to assist health teams working to control the outbreak.

For treatment, information, or to file complaints related to dengue, the Health Department has established a free helpline at 1033.

Officials emphasized that public awareness and preventive actions are essential to curb the virus’s spread throughout Punjab.