Dengue is a serious public health threat, spread by mosquitoes breeding in clean water: minister
\n ISLAMABAD
\nFederal Minister for Health, Mr. Mustafa Kamal, formally inaugurated the National Anti-Dengue Campaign 2025 in Islamabad today. Addressing the ceremony, the Minister emphasized that \u201cPrevention is better than cure. We must not wait for patients to arrive at hospitals but ensure that they are protected from diseases. The Ministry of Health is working on an effective and integrated strategy to eliminate dengue.\u201d
\nHighlighting the gravity of the issue, the Minister said that dengue is a serious public health threat, spread by mosquitoes breeding in clean water. He noted that after recent rains, there has been a significant rise in reported cases. According to the latest figures, over 300 cases have been reported from rural Islamabad and more than 100 cases from urban areas. He reiterated that eliminating the dengue mosquito remains a top priority for the Ministry.
\nUnderscoring the importance of health services, Mr. Kamal remarked: \u201cHealth is a sacred responsibility. People come into contact with the health system in times of suffering. Allah loves His creation, and when you work tirelessly in the heat and sun to protect people from illness, the Almighty is pleased. We must serve humanity for the sake of Allah\u2019s pleasure.\u201d
\nThe Minister informed that machinery and facilities are being enhanced to make the anti-dengue campaign more effective. He appealed to all elected representatives of Islamabad, especially the three Members of the National Assembly, to play a leading role in this national effort and help raise awareness among the people.
\nPaying tribute to frontline workers engaged in the campaign, the Health Minister said:\u201cYou are doing a vital job by protecting people from disease.\u201d The Minister urged the public to follow the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health, reminding them that dengue mosquitoes breed in clean water. He stressed that building more hospitals is only a temporary solution; the real answer lies in prevention.
\nThe government, he said, is utilizing all available resources to eliminate dengue and to build a healthier society. Reaffirming his commitment, the Health Minister declared that despite all challenges, the Ministry of Health is determined to make the National Anti-Dengue Campaign a success. Furthermore, Mr. Mustafa Kamal highlighted that the government has also launched a campaign against cervical cancer.
\nHe revealed that every year nearly 5,000 women in Pakistan are diagnosed with cervical cancer, of whom 3,000 lose their lives. He strongly urged families to ensure vaccination for prevention. Condemning baseless propaganda against vaccines, he added: \u201cThose who spread misinformation about vaccines must fear God and refrain from such irresponsible and harmful behavior.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dengue is a serious public health threat, spread by mosquitoes breeding in clean water: minister ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for Health, Mr. Mustafa Kamal, formally inaugurated the National Anti-Dengue Campaign 2025 in Islamabad today. Addressing the ceremony, the Minister emphasized that \u201cPrevention is better than cure. We must not wait for patients to arrive at hospitals […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":503242,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-503227","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n