ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has so far reported over 20,000 dengue cases in the current year.
According to the report compiled by the National Institute of Health (NIH), Pakistan has reported 20,057 dengue cases from January 1 to November 15. The data can’t carried out the data from Sindh and Gilgit Baltistan.
According to the NIC sources, Sindh and GB have not shared the data regarding dengue cases so far.
According to the report, 10 people have been killed due to dengue during the same period.
As per a breakup of the cases, Balochistan province remains on top with 6,958 dengue cases, followed by Punjab with 5,405 dengue cases and eight deaths.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 3,649 dengue cases and two deaths in the same period, while Aazad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) registered 245 cases.
The former FATA reported 46 cases and Islamabad registered 3,754 dengue cases.
Preventive measures from dengue
• Wear long sleeves and use repellents to avoid mosquito bites
• Avoid going outside after sunset and steer clear of areas with standing water, uncut grass, and garbage piles
• Seek medical advice instead of self-medicating
• Contact field monitoring teams to get dengue spray in your area
Symptoms of dengue fever
According to health authorities, dengue fever can lead to a deficiency of platelets and even become life-threatening if left untreated.
The health authorities recommended immediate medical attention if symptoms arise.
