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Islamabad Confirms 32 Dengue Cases in 24 Hours as District Ramps Up Vector Control

Officials prioritize high-risk zones using inspections, fogging, enforcement.

Overview

  • District teams conducted 2,079 inspections across the capital in the latest 24-hour push.
  • Surveys found dengue larvae in 26 samples, with 11 testing negative, indicating active breeding sites.
  • Fogging reached 2,162 sites and spraying covered 1,661 locations prioritized as high risk.
  • Several premises were sealed and multiple individuals were taken into custody for SOP violations.
  • Officials reported 20 new patients in rural areas and 12 in urban localities and urged residents to remove standing water, cooperate with inspections, and follow guidance as operations continue without interruption.