KP Reports Nearly 500 Dengue Cases

While 2, 697 suspected cases have been documented by administration hospitals throughout the province, as plenty of as 478 residents have tested positive for dengue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) this year.

Key points

• More than 22, 000 outdoor sites have additionally been inspected, of which 304 were identified positive for dengue larvae.
• Peshawar has recorded the highest number of confirmed cases at 177, followed by Kohat with 151.
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• Nevertheless, the Health Department has identified the non-receipt of dengue-related data from major Medical Teaching Institution (MTI) hospitals as a continuing challenge.
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According to a report by the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System (IDSR) of the Health Department, 620 new suspected cases were documented during the past week alone, of which 83 were confirmed positive.

No dengue-related death has been documented in the province so far this year. Rain and GLOF Alert Issued for Upper Parts of Pakistan.

Peshawar has recorded the highest number of confirmed cases at 177, followed by Kohat with 151. Bannu has documented 31 cases, Haripur 21, and Swat 10.

Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, and Nowshera have documented eight cases each. While Orakzai has documented one case, khyber, Lakki Marwat, Lower Dir, and North Waziristan have recorded two cases each.

Authorities have stepped up surveillance and vector-control activities throughout the province to curb mosquito breeding. More than 246, 000 houses have been inspected for dengue larvae, with 600 locations testing positive.

More than 22, 000 outdoor sites have additionally been inspected, of which 304 were identified positive for dengue larvae. CDA Seals 8 Buildings Over Fire Safety Violations.

Technical measures to eliminate dengue larvae have been carried out in 12 districts as part of the ongoing vector-control campaign.

Authorities stated incomplete data from these major healthcare facilities could affect the overall assessment of the dengue situation in the province. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

Taken together, the developments around KP Reports Nearly 500 Dengue Cases point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.