Islamabad recorded 25 fresh dengue cases in the past 24 hours, taking the overall tally of patients in the capital to 458, health officials confirmed on Sunday.
According to the District Health Officer (DHO), 21 of the newly infected individuals were admitted to hospitals, while the remaining four are being treated at home under isolation.
Interestingly, the number of new cases reported was the same as the previous day, reflecting a consistent rise in infections across the city.
The DHO report showed that both rural and urban areas of Islamabad are equally affected, with 13 cases emerging from each zone. Bhara Kahu topped the list with six new patients, followed by Rawat and Ali Pur with three each.
In urban localities, two cases were confirmed in each of the G-5, G-6, F-6, G-7, and F-10 sectors. Single cases were also reported from G-11, E-11, H-9, F-13, G-9, and Tarlai-II.
To tackle the outbreak, health teams have intensified surveillance and fumigation drives. Within the last 24 hours, 343 locations were inspected, of which 14 were marked as high-risk dengue “hotspots.” Fogging operations were carried out in 133 areas to curb mosquito breeding.
Authorities also reported strict actions against commercial establishments found negligent in adopting preventive measures.
Health officials reassured that the anti-dengue campaign will continue with full force, urging citizens to support the efforts by maintaining cleanliness, eliminating stagnant water, and seeking timely medical attention in case of symptoms.