Punjab confirmed 48 new dengue patients in the past day, taking the province’s total to 1,430.
Lahore and Rawalpindi add the most new infections as authorities intensify surveillance across high risk zones
Lahore recorded 15 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the city’s tally to 245.
Meanwhile, Rawalpindi reported 20 new patients and now stands at 676 confirmed cases. Other districts also added smaller numbers, which together pushed the provincial total higher.
Health officials said surveillance teams are tracing hotspots, reviewing hospital admissions, and checking laboratory trends to map transmission clusters.
As the case load rises, the department is coordinating with district administrations to expand larval surveys and ensure timely fogging in affected neighbourhoods.
Public advised to remove standing water and seek care early as prevention efforts target home and community sources
The health department urged residents to clean water containers, overhead tanks, and coolers on a regular schedule.
Simple steps such as covering storage drums, scrubbing the inner walls of tanks, and emptying flower pot trays can cut mosquito breeding sites.
Officials also advised people to use repellents, install window screens, and wear full sleeve clothing during peak mosquito activity.
In addition, they asked families to seek medical attention promptly if they develop fever, headache, body aches, or bleeding signs.
Early diagnosis helps clinicians manage fluids and avoid complications.
WHO notes a long standing challenge and continues technical support on vector control, case management, and awareness
According to the World Health Organisation, Pakistan has faced recurrent dengue epidemics since 2010, including 16,580 confirmed cases and 257 deaths in Lahore and nearly 5,000 cases and 60 deaths elsewhere in the country.
WHO said it is providing technical assistance to federal and provincial authorities. This includes standard guidelines, training, and support for prevention and control plans.
The current focus remains on vector control to reduce mosquito breeding, evidence based case management in health facilities, and community awareness to change risk behaviours.
Together, these measures aim to slow transmission and reduce the burden on hospitals as the season progresses.
