By: Salman Yousafzai
PESHAWAR: Dengue fever is causing significant challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as another patient has succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours.
The health department’s latest data indicates that this death, reported from North Waziristan, brings the total number of dengue-related fatalities in the province to three.
This year, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded 5,861 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases, with 399 patients currently active. In the last 24 hours alone, 36 new cases have been confirmed. The rise in cases in Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, and several southern districts has raised concerns.
The report states that a total of 2,020 patients have been admitted to hospitals due to dengue; however, most have since recovered. To date, 5,459 individuals in the province have successfully recovered from the virus, and 30 patients are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals.
In response to the continuous rise in dengue cases, the health department has advised citizens to take special precautions. Experts note that stagnant water in homes, roofs, and surrounding areas is a primary source of mosquito breeding. Consequently, it is essential to eliminate standing water, conduct spraying in homes, use mosquito nets, and wear full-sleeved clothing.
The health department urges citizens to seek immediate testing at the onset of symptoms to enable timely treatment and help prevent the spread of dengue.
