Dengue cases spike in Rawalpindi

Dengue cases spike in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Dengue fever has struck Rawalpindi earlier than anticipated, with confirmed cases exceeding 60 even before the peak season. This has raised concerns among the district administration and the health department. The situation has worsened due to monsoon rains, which have led to an increase in cases from areas that were once considered low-risk. To combat the spread, special dengue wards have been established in hospitals, staffed with …

85 dengue cases reported across Rawalpindi division this year

Rawalpindi Division has so far reported at least 85 confirmed dengue cases this year, matching the tally recorded by the same date in 2024, health officials said on Saturday. According to the health department, Rawalpindi has reported 35 cases, while Murree has confirmed 42, raising concerns over a possible worsening outbreak in the hill station. Attock has reported four cases, Chakwal three, and Jhelum one. Last year, the division recorded a to…