RAWALPINDI: The city is grappling with a significant dengue surge as health authorities confirmed 19 new cases within a single 24-hour period, signaling an alarming escalation in the mosquito-borne disease outbreak.
Emergency Response Activated
District Health Authority teams have launched intensive anti-dengue operations across multiple sectors of Rawalpindi. The emergency measures include:
- Comprehensive fogging campaigns in high-risk areas
- Door-to-door surveillance and awareness drives
- Rapid response teams deployed to infection hotspots
- Enhanced monitoring of breeding sites
Critical Prevention Guidelines
Health experts are urging residents to take immediate protective measures:
- Eliminate standing water from containers, pots, and coolers
- Use mosquito repellents and bed nets consistently
- Wear full-sleeved clothing during peak mosquito hours
- Seek immediate medical attention for fever symptoms
"The situation demands collective community action," emphasized a senior health official. "Prevention remains our most powerful weapon against this disease."
Hospital Readiness
Local hospitals have established dedicated dengue wards and ensured adequate supplies of platelets and necessary medications. Special dengue counters are operational to facilitate prompt testing and treatment.
The health department continues to monitor the situation closely, with daily case reporting and coordinated efforts between multiple agencies to contain the outbreak before it reaches epidemic proportions.
