Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh claims over 400 lives
DHAKA: Bangladesh is grappling with a deadly surge in dengue fever, with at least 400 fatalities reported in 2024, according to official data. The number of patients admitted to hospitals nationwide has reached 78,595, with 4,173 still under treatment as of mid-November. The ongoing outbreak has been exacerbated by unusual
Punjab reports 172 new dengue cases in 24 hours
The Punjab Health Department confirmed on Wednesday that the province has recorded 172 new cases of dengue fever in the past 24 hours, raising concerns about the ongoing outbreak. According to the latest data, Rawalpindi is the most affected area, reporting 157 cases, followed by Lahore with 8 cases and
PMD predicts dengue outbreak in October in these major cities
Pakistan’s Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning on Friday of a potential dengue outbreak in October, particularly in large cities including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Larkana, and Multan. The warning highlights the growing threat of dengue fever, which has become a significant public health issue
PMD warns of dengue outbreak in major cities across Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a dengue alert as cases of the disease rise across the country. Officials indicated that the uptick in dengue fever cases, which began in September, is expected to worsen in October. Major cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Multan, Hyderabad,
Rawalpindi faces rising dengue outbreak
Dengue fever cases are increasing in Rawalpindi, with 14 new infections reported in the last 24 hours. The Health Department notes that patients are being treated at various facilities: 4 at Holy Family Hospital, 4 at District Headquarters Hospital, and 1 at BBH Hospital. Moreover, the department has inspected 11,000
