Islamabad — Pakistan top public health authority has issued a warning about a potential rise in dengue infections following recent rainfall and the possibility of further precipitation. The National Institute of Health (NIH) Centre for Disease Control has urged provincial and district health departments to strengthen disease surveillance, intensify mosquito control measures, and ensure hospitals […]
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Islamabad reports three new dengue cases
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration reported three new dengue cases in the past 24 hours, while over 26,000 locations across the city were inspected in a single day as part of preventive measures. According to officials, one case was from the rural zone and two from urban areas. District teams carried out fogging […]
Dengue defeated, Rawalpindi turns to smog control
Rawalpindi has officially ended its anti-dengue campaign after reporting zero fatalities this year, shifting focus to the upcoming smog season. Authorities have concluded all dengue coordination meetings and are planning new eco-friendly measures for 2026, including the use of ducks to control mosquito larvae. Hospitals have dismantled dedicated dengue wards, signaling a transition from crisis […]
Dengue death toll rises to 26 as cases surge in Hyderabad and Rawalpindi
HYDERABAD – The death toll from dengue fever has climbed to 26 after three more deaths were reported in Hyderabad, while 19 new cases surfaced in Rawalpindi over the past twenty-four hours. According to health officials, 30-year-old Mohammad Arshad Madni, a resident of Karachi, succumbed to the virus at a private hospital in Latifabad, Hyderabad. […]