ISLAMABAD
\nThe Islamabad District Administration has intensified its dengue prevention operations, inspecting over 30,000 sites and reporting 23 new dengue cases within 24 hours, according to the daily surveillance report. The Islamabad District Administration continued its citywide dengue control campaign with extensive fogging, inspections, and public awareness drives aimed at stopping the spread of the virus.
\nAccording to the daily surveillance report, anti-dengue teams inspected 30,137 locations across the capital in the last 24 hours. The teams conducted fogging operations at 861 sensitive sites and sprayed 1,142 areas, including various sectors and union councils, to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.
\nDuring larva detection operations, teams identified 185 positive hotspots where dengue larvae were found. These areas have been marked for intensive follow-up actions. The report recorded 23 new dengue cases during the past day. Of these, 17 cases were reported from rural areas of Islamabad and 6 from urban areas. Health authorities said that 67 patients are currently under treatment in different hospitals across the federal capital.
\nThe administration has instructed anti-dengue teams to conduct regular inspections in affected neighborhoods and submit daily performance reports to ensure consistent monitoring. Officials also stated that strict enforcement measures are being taken against those violating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Several sites have been sealed, and individuals were detained for non-compliance with dengue prevention guidelines.
\nTo raise public awareness, the district administration has installed banners and information boards at public places, urging residents to maintain cleanliness and eliminate stagnant water sources. These steps are part of an ongoing campaign to educate citizens about preventive measures and community participation in dengue control.
\nA representative of the district administration emphasized that community involvement is essential to overcome the challenge. Citizens have been requested to follow dengue prevention SOPs, ensure proper waste disposal, and regularly check residential and commercial premises for mosquito breeding sites.
\nThe administration reiterated its commitment to keep Islamabad safe from the dengue virus through coordinated efforts of health teams, local authorities, and community participation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD The Islamabad District Administration has intensified its dengue prevention operations, inspecting over 30,000 sites and reporting 23 new dengue cases within 24 hours, according to the daily surveillance report. The Islamabad District Administration continued its citywide dengue control campaign with extensive fogging, inspections, and public awareness drives aimed at stopping the spread of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-512298","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n