LAHORE: Dengue outbreak remains active in Punjab, as 223 new cases were recorded on Thursday. According to the latest Health Department report, a total of 12,268 confirmed dengue cases were reported across 36 districts in Punjab this year. Lahore leads with a staggering 5,412 cases, followed by Rawalpindi with 2,533, Multan with 1,215, Gujranwala with 1,200 and Faisalabad with 653 cases.
The situation persists, with Lahore recording an additional 95 new dengue cases, Rawalpindi with 18, Multan with 37, Gujranwala with 28, Faisalabad with 20, Sheikhupura with 8, Sargodha with 03, Toba Tek Singh with 2 and Chiniot with 2 new Dengue cases. Meanwhile, Kasur, Sialkot, Sahiwal, Chakwal, Gujrat, Vehari, Rahimyar Khan, Jhang, Rajanpur and Pakpattan each reported a case of dengue within 24 hours.
Currently, 173 Dengue patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across Punjab, with 80 of them in Lahore district hospitals.
The Secretary of Health Punjab, Ali Jaan Khan, issued a compelling plea for citizens to maintain clean and dry surroundings as a preventive measure against dengue fever. He also urged cooperation with health department teams working tirelessly to combat this outbreak.
A free helpline is available, for those in need of Dengue treatment, information, or wishing to register complaints, through the health department at 1033. Vigilance and proactive measures are crucial to contain the alarming spread of Dengue across Punjab province. —APP
