One dengue case reported

By APP
February 04, 2024

LAHORE : A new case was reported in Punjab on Saturday.

According to the latest Health Department update, there have been 25 confirmed cases across 36 districts in Punjab in 2024. Among these, Lahore reported 13 cases, Rawalpindi 4, Faisalabad 2, Bahawalpur 2, and Sargodha, Gujrat, Vehari, and Okara each reported one case.

An Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which transmits the Zika, Chikungunya, Dengue and Yellow Fever viruses can be seen in this picture. — AFP/File
An Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which transmits the Zika, Chikungunya, Dengue and Yellow Fever viruses can be seen in this picture. — AFP/File

Currently, Punjab hospitals are treating three dengue patients, with one patient in Lahore.

Secretary of Health Punjab, Ali Jaan Khan, urged citizens to maintain clean surroundings and cooperate with health department teams. A free helpline (1033) is available for dengue-related inquiries and complaints.