Dengue cases register 40% decline in KP

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PESHAWAR: The dengue preventive measures of the provincial government have started bearing fruits and resulted in a 40% decline in dengue cases in the province during the current week as compared to last week. These statistics were presented during a high-level meeting held here in the Civil Secretariat with Chief Secretary Dr. Kazim Niaz in chair on Monday. All divisional commissioners, administrative secretaries and higher authorities of the Health Department attended the meeting. Addressing the participants of the meeting, the Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa directed further acceleration of the pace of dengue preventive activities and adoption of a durable strategy for mosquito eradication spray and awareness campaign at local level. Updating the Chief Secretary regarding the dengue situation, it was told that dengue cases have registered a 40% decline as compared to last week while the affected persons are being provided with the best medical facilities. APP