ISLAMABAD: Islamabad authorities have ramped up anti-dengue measures after 25 new cases of the mosquito-borne virus were reported in the capital over the past 24 hours, an official statement said on Thursday.
Dengue, a viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, spreads rapidly during the monsoon season and can cause high fever, severe joint pain and, in some cases, internal bleeding. Health officials have urged residents to clear standing water, cover containers and avoid conditions that allow mosquitoes to breed as part of a citywide prevention campaign.
“The district administration of Islamabad has become active to curb the spread of dengue in the capital,” the statement, circulated after a meeting chaired by the deputy commissioner of Islamabad, said.
“Twenty-five new dengue cases were reported in the past 24 hours, including 18 from rural areas and seven from urban areas,” it added.
According to a briefing at the meeting, larvae were found at 916 sites across the capital, while 12 locations were declared clear after inspections.
“We are intensifying efforts to eliminate mosquito larvae and ensure continuous monitoring across high-risk zones,” the deputy commissioner was quoted as saying in the statement. “Every possible measure is being taken to protect citizens, and strict action will follow in cases of negligence.”
Anti-dengue teams carried out fogging at 2,585 locations and detained 20 people for violating safety protocols.
The meeting stressed the need to make the campaign more effective through regular monitoring and rapid response in high-risk areas.
