The Islamabad and Rawalpindi administrations are working together to tackle the spread of dengue as cases surge across the twin cities.
The spokesman of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration said that the officials have ramped up control measures to curb the mosquito-borne disease.
In a recent meeting led by Islamabad Chief Commissioner, senior officials including Islamabad’s Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Rawalpindi’s DC reviewed the current dengue situation in the twin cities. While, health department officials also joined to discuss coordinated efforts to manage the increasing cases. According to the briefing, Rawalpindi reported 3,912 dengue cases this season, while Islamabad recorded 2,714. In the past 24 hours alone, 64 new cases emerged in Islamabad, underscoring the urgent need for stronger control measures.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon highlighted that daily fumigation efforts are ongoing throughout the capital.
The administration is also cracking down on potential mosquito breeding sites, the DC said and confirming that strict measures are in place.
Over the last week, the district administration made 56 arrests and registered 19 cases against individuals violating dengue prevention guidelines, he added.
Awareness campaigns are active in both cities to inform the public about dengue prevention methods. The campaign includes collaborations with local educational institutions to reach broader audiences and encourage preventive practices.
During the meeting, officials decided to intensify the anti-dengue campaign and increase inspections in areas along the city borders through joint teams.
The plan also calls for expanding the awareness drive to reinforce preventive measures against dengue across the cities. Meanwhile, the Punjab Health Department reported 128 new dengue cases across the province, on Friday.
According to the latest figures, Rawalpindi is the hardest-hit area, recording 112 cases. Lahore and Sheikhupura each logged two cases, and Attock and Pakpattan three cases each. The cities of Gujranwala, Chakwal, Mianwali, Chiniot, Hafizabad and Layyah each recorded one new case. Over the past week, Punjab identified 794 new cases, raising the total for 2024 to 4,785. In response, the Health Department reassured the public that all necessary resources, including adequate medicine supplies, were available across public hospitals.
For inquiries, treatment information, or to report dengue-related concerns, the Health Department has set up a free helpline at 1033. Officials underscored the need for heightened vigilance and preventive measures to curb the rising trend of Dengue cases across the province.
