Over Four Million Containers Inspected During Dengue Drive
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 10th Sep, 2026) More than four million indoor containers have been inspected and over 209,000 dengue larvae detected and destroyed across the Federal capital as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) intensified surveillance to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.
In an exclusive conversation with APP, a CDA spokesperson shared that approximately 1.24 million surveillance activities had been conducted in urban areas up to epidemiological week 37, involving the inspection of 582,680 houses and 4,006,378 indoor containers.
They revealed that 142,379 larvae were detected and destroyed in urban areas, while 66,758 were found and eliminated in rural areas, totaling 209,137 detected and destroyed across both regions. Additionally, the CDA teams have identified 40,054 potential breeding sites within the municipal limits.
These sites are being tackled using mechanical methods and suitable larval-control interventions. Around 300 field workers are actively engaged in vector control activities in urban Islamabad, while over 600 personnel work in rural areas.
The teams conduct surveillance of residential and commercial properties, scrutinizing locations where stagnant water can accumulate, such as vacant plots and other possible breeding grounds.
While the dengue situation remains under control as of September 10th in Islamabad, the spokesperson emphasized the need for continued vigilance and early intervention to prevent any surge in transmission. They encouraged residents to regularly check their homes and surroundings for stagnant water, especially on rooftops, in gardens, flowerpots, discarded utensils, and other containers, promptly removing it.
The CDA’s ongoing surveillance aims to identify breeding sites before they contribute to wider dengue transmission. The focus is on high-risk locations, with operations prioritizing surveillance, early detection, and the elimination of breeding sites to safeguard residents.
Health officials and civic authorities have consistently stressed that eliminating mosquito breeding sites at both household and neighborhood levels remains a crucial first line of defense against dengue.
