Surge in Dengue Cases Prompts Health Authorities to Step Up Vector Surveillance and Legal Action
A steady surge in dengue infections has been reported across Rawalpindi district, with local hospital screenings confirming 33 cases among 4,890 patients. The data reveals that the month of September witnessed a significant rise in cases.
The health authorities' field surveillance squads identified 198,364 vector-breeding sites out of over 5.14 million houses and 1.78 million outdoor spots, highlighting a high larval burden. Twenty-five union councils crossed the critical Breteau Index threshold of 10, with notable infestations in CTR-2, CTR-7, Ratta Amral, CTR-16, Dhoke Naju, Dhoke Babu Irfan, Ganj Mandi, Waris Khan, and CTR-10.
September alone saw 27 confirmed admissions from vulnerable areas, including Asghar Mall Scheme, Dhama Syedan, Pindora, Morgah, and Mandra. In response, health authorities intensified regulatory actions, registering 2,717 FIRs, sealing 678 premises, issuing 2,239 legal challans, and imposing fines totaling 2.83 million rupees on property owners for stagnant water accumulation.
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