ISLAMABAD: Dengue cases in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, have climbed to 64, with 24 new infections recorded in the last 24 hours.
The Islamabad district administration has ramped up its efforts under the dengue control action plan, conducting inspections at over 44,000 sites and carrying out fogging operations at more than 2,400 locations across the city.
A fresh dengue surveillance report, released on Wednesday, highlighted the administration’s ongoing activities to curb the spread of the virus. According to the report, field teams inspected 44,843 sites in the past 24 hours as part of the intensified anti-dengue campaign.
Dengue larvae were detected at 515 locations, while samples from three suspected sites tested negative. In response, teams conducted spraying at 934 homes in high-risk areas and fogging operations at 2,418 points citywide to prevent further outbreaks.
The report confirmed 24 new dengue cases within the last day—20 from rural areas and 4 from urban localities—bringing the total number of dengue patients currently under treatment in Islamabad hospitals to 64.
The administration affirmed that comprehensive measures are being implemented under the dengue control strategy, focusing on identifying mosquito breeding grounds and ensuring strict adherence to preventive guidelines. Field teams have been directed to maintain round-the-clock surveillance, especially in high-risk sectors and rural zones, where most of the new cases are being reported.
Emphasising community participation, the district administration urged residents to support ongoing efforts by keeping their surroundings clean and ensuring no standing water accumulates in homes or streets. “Without public cooperation, it is not possible to completely control dengue,” the administration said.
Public awareness activities are also being expanded to educate citizens about dengue prevention. Information campaigns through local mosques, schools, and community centers are underway to spread guidance on eliminating mosquito breeding grounds.
Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. There is currently no specific cure or vaccine for dengue fever.
In severe cases, the disease can be life-threatening. Infected individuals often experience intense flu-like symptoms, including high fever, severe headaches, muscle and joint pain, as well as nausea and vomiting. These symptoms usually last for about a week.
Dense populations in cities aggravate the spread of dengue fever, which is usually more common in the monsoon season from June to September.
Increasing temperatures and longer monsoons, both linked to climate change, have provided favourable conditions for mosquito breeding, driving the rapid increase in the virus.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says dengue has emerged as the most widespread and rapidly increasing vector-borne disease in the world.
