Pakistan Reports Over 20,000 Dengue Cases in 2024

Islamabad: Pakistan has recorded 20,057 dengue cases in 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Health (NIH), sources reported on Wednesday. The figures span from January 1 to November 15, highlighting the severity of the outbreak. Ten people have died from dengue this year. However, the report indicates a lack of data from …

Dengue Isolation Wards Set Up in Hyderabad and Jamshoro

HYDERABAD: The rising cases of dengue in Hyderabad and Jamshoro districts have led to the establishment of dedicated isolation wards at the Liaquat University Hospital (LUH) in both locations. This step aims to control the spread of the virus and provide specialized care to affected patients. Anti-Dengue Spray Arrangements Completed To protect patients and staff, …

Dengue Cases Decline in Rawalpindi Amid Targeted Anti-Dengue Campaign

Rawalpindi – Dengue cases in Rawalpindi are showing a downward trend as the number of daily positive cases has decreased. In the last three days, a total of 267 positive cases were reported, averaging 89 new cases per day. The District Health Authority’s dengue data shows that positive cases for the last three consecutive days …

Surge in Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya Cases Overwhelm Karachi Hospitals

KARACHI: Hospitals across Karachi are witnessing a surge in patients suffering from vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya, and other viral infections. Every day, at least 50 patients arrive at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) and Civil Hospital with symptoms including cold, fever, and body aches. Many of these cases are suspected to be …

How Can Pet Owners Stop Dengue Breeding in Open Water?

Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which thrives in areas where stagnant water provides an ideal breeding ground. While dengue is a concern in many tropical and subtropical regions, the connection between keeping pets, open water sources, and the risk of attracting dengue-carrying mosquitoes is often overlooked. Many pet …

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