xt-align: left;">LAHORE, Oct 08 (APP):The battle against dengue virus continues in Punjab as 143 new cases were
reported on Sunday, according to the latest data from the Health Department.
xt-align: left;">This year, a total of 5,469 confirmed dengue cases have been reported across 36 districts in Punjab.
Lahore leads the unfortunate tally with a staggering 2,130 cases, closely followed by Rawalpindi with 1,561 cases, Multan with 620,Gujranwala with 268 and Faisalabad with 245 cases.
xt-align: left;">As many as 52 new dengue cases were reported in Lahore, 47 in Rawalpindi, 10 in Multan, 11 in Gujranwala, 10 in Faisalabad, Sheikhupura recorded 3 new dengue cases, 2 cases reported from Kasur, Gujrat, Chakwal, Okara, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur and Rajanpur each confirmed one new dengue case during the same
period.
xt-align: left;">Currently, 118 dengue patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across Punjab, with 36 of them hospitalized in Lahore alone.
Secretary Health Punjab Ali Jaan Khan, issued a compelling plea to citizens, urging them to maintain clean and dry surroundings as a crucial preventive measure against Dengue fever.
xt-align: left;">For those seeking dengue treatment, information, or wishing to register complaints, a free helpline is available through the health department at 1033.
Vigilance and proactive measures are indispensable to contain the alarming spread of dengue in Punjab.
