LAHORE: In a positive development, the Health Department has declared that no new cases of dengue have been reported in Punjab within the last 24 hours, reflecting a temporary relief in the fight against the mosquito-borne disease.
This update follows the challenges faced in the previous year, with the Health Department confirming a total of 15,185 dengue cases in Punjab during 2023. Notably, Lahore, a significant urban centre, contributed 7,029 to these confirmed cases, underscoring the severity of the situation.
According to the latest report, there are currently seven dengue patients under medical care in various hospitals across Punjab, with one patient undergoing treatment in Lahore. While the numbers indicate an ongoing concern, the absence of new reported cases in the past 24 hours hints at a potential slowdown in the disease’s spread.
Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation and encourage the public to stay vigilant by adopting preventive measures against dengue, such as eliminating mosquito breeding grounds and using protective measures like mosquito nets and repellents.
