DHO Seeks Concessional Rates From Private Hospitals to Diagnose and Treat Dengue
UrduPoint (22 September, 2026) - In light of ongoing Dengue surveillance activities, District Health Officer (DHO) Hyderabad, Pir Ghulam Hussain, has requested information on current and concessional rates for the Dengue NS1 Antigen test from various private hospitals in the city.
Formal letters have been sent to institutions including:
- Red Crescent
- Maji Hospital
- St. Elizabeth
- AIMS Hospital
- Jijjal Maa Hospital
- Hashim Medical Center
- Isra University Hospital
- Bone Care
- KFK Medical Center
- Memon Charitable Hospital
(and others) requesting details on their existing test fees and proposed discounted rates.
The DHO office emphasized the crucial role of NS1 Antigen testing in timely diagnosis, immediate treatment, and effective monitoring of suspected Dengue cases during surveillance activities. They expressed hope for cooperation from private hospitals, stating that concessional rates received would be shared with relevant authorities to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
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