LAHORE: The number of dengue virus infections is on the increase in Punjab as 34 new patients were reported during the last 24 hours, ringing alarm bells among health professionals.
According to the official figures provided by Punjab health department, Lahore was the most affected city by the dengue virus where 29 cases emerged in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, two cases of the virus were reported in Rawalpindi and one each in Pakpattan, Jhang and Gujrat. A spokesperson for the health department said every possible treatment facility was being provided to the dengue patients.
Health officials said that they are facing difficulties in controlling dengue mainly due to the abundance of mosquitoes and the presence of stagnant water at various areas across the province that serves as a breeding ground for the insects.
Earlier on August 8, the Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department of Punjab Sarah Aslam had issued a notification, directing the department to intensify dengue prevention across Punjab as two cases were detected in the provincial capital.
“During this year, a total of 70 confirmed dengue cases were reported from all over the province, of which 33 patients have been reported from Lahore,” the notification had stated.
