LAHORE: A continuous surge in dengue fever cases has been witnessed as 126 new confirmed cases were reported from various parts of Punjab during the last 24 hours. The latest update from the Health Department, as of Sunday, revealed a total of 3,522 confirmed dengue cases spread across 36 districts in Punjab this year. Notably, Lahore leads with 1,417 cases, followed by Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala, documenting 854, 462, 173, and 144 cases, respectively. Lahore reported 42 new dengue cases, Rawalpindi 48, Multan 16, Faisalabad 06 while Gujranwala 04 during the last 24 hours. Additionally, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Attock, Bahawalnagar, Jhang, Khushab, Chiniot and Mianwali each reported 01 new case. Currently, 120 dengue patients are under treatment in various hospitals across the province with 42 of them in Lahore district. Secretary Health Punjab, Ali Jaan Khan, has appealed to the citizens to maintain clean and dry surroundings as a preventive measure against dengue fever and urged them to cooperate with the health department teams. For dengue treatment, information, or complaints, citizens can contact the health department’s free helpline at 1033. Vigilance and proactive measures are pivotal in curbing the dengue spread in Punjab.
Friday, October 30, 2026