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LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department has confirmed on Saturday that 149 new cases of dengue have been recorded across the province in the last 24 hours.
Rawalpindi is the most affected with 134 cases, followed by Bahawalpur with 3 cases, and Lahore with 2 cases reported. One case each was reported in Sheikhupura, Jhelum, Faisalabad, Attock, Kasur, Mianwali, Khanewal, Nankana Sahib and Narowal.
Over the past week, 997 new cases have been identified, taking the total number of dengue cases in Punjab to 3,285 in 2024. The Health Department has assured that all the necessary arrangements are in place to deal with this outbreak, and there is ample stock of medicines in government hospitals across the province.
In light of the rising cases, the health department has issued an advisory urging the public to maintain a clean and dry environment to prevent the spread of the dengue virus. Citizens are also encouraged to cooperate with health teams working to contain the outbreak.
For seeking treatment or information, or registering dengue-related complaints, the Health Department has set up a toll-free helpline at 1033. Officials stressed that public vigilance and precautionary measures are essential to prevent the spread of the virus across Punjab.
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