Key Takeaways
- Rawalpindi has reported its eighth dengue case this season.
- Authorities have intensified anti-dengue operations, deploying 1,400 teams.
- More than 145,572 locations have been checked for dengue larvae.
Rawalpindi has reported its eighth dengue case this season, bringing the total number of infections to seven. The latest patient, a resident of Dhama Syedan, was admitted to Holy Family Hospital.
District Health Officer Preventive Dr. Jawad Zahid stated that two dengue cases have been reported in September, while four were detected in July and one in March. Despite the latest case, he said the situation remains under control.
Last year, Rawalpindi reported 582 dengue cases, compared with only seven so far this year. The city has intensified its anti-dengue operations, deploying 1,400 teams for indoor and outdoor surveillance.
The highest presence of dengue larvae has been recorded in Misrial Road, Afshan Colony, and Allama Iqbal Colony in Rawalpindi Cantonment. Other areas with significant larvae detection include Naseerabad, Morgah, Dhama Syedan, Pirwadhai, Dhamyal, Hazara Colony, Pindora, Dhoke Mangtal, Dhoke Ratta, and Chak Jalaldin.
During the ongoing campaign, dengue larvae have been detected and destroyed at more than 145,572 locations in homes and open spaces. Authorities have also taken action against violations of dengue standard operating procedures, registering a total of 2,543 FIRs, sealing 652 buildings, and issuing 2,119 challans.
Violators have been fined Rs. 2.568 million. The number of field workers has been increased as part of efforts to control dengue. Dr. Zahid said identifying and destroying more breeding sites would help reduce the threat of the disease.
Residents have been advised to keep their homes and rooftops clean and prevent stagnant water from accumulating to stop mosquito breeding. The post Dengue Cases Start Rising in Rawalpindi appeared first on ProPakistani.
