PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Minister Khaliqur Rehman on Friday chaired a meeting to review the Dengue Action Plan 2026, taking stock of ongoing prevention and control measures, the surveillance system and the strategy for the coming weeks. Health Secretary Fayyaz Ali Shah, Director General Health Services, Director of the Dengue Control Programme, District Health Officer Peshawar and other senior officials of the health department attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed progress on measures being taken to prevent a possible spread of dengue. Officials also discussed strengthening surveillance, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment, and improving public awareness about preventive measures. DLP Report
Mr Khaliqur Rehman said dengue prevention was among the government’s key priorities and stressed the need for effective coordination and a coordinated strategy among all relevant departments.
He directed officials to accelerate preventive and protective measures against dengue and take practical steps to identify and eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites. He also called for ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment of suspected dengue patients.
The health minister directed authorities to further strengthen the disease surveillance system and intensify public awareness campaigns regarding dengue prevention, precautionary measures and timely treatment.
He further instructed relevant departments to improve coordination for effective implementation of the Dengue Action Plan 2026 and ensure that all necessary measures to prevent a possible outbreak were completed in a timely manner.
