Dengue Fever Outbreak Hits Islamabad, 1,472 Confirmed Cases Reported

The capital city of Islamabad has been severely affected by the dengue fever outbreak, with 1,472 confirmed cases reported as of Friday. Despite government claims, the number of cases continues to rise rapidly, with an average of over 92 cases per day in the last week alone. The outbreak has affected both rural and urban areas of the city, with 882 cases reported from rural areas and 590 from urban areas.

Key Takeaways:

• A total of 1,472 dengue fever cases have been confirmed in Islamabad, with 647 cases reported in the last week alone.
• The average number of cases reported per day in the last week is over 92.
• 882 dengue fever cases have been reported from rural areas of Islamabad, with the union councils of Koral, Tarlai, Rawat, Tarnol, Alipur, Sohan, Sihala, Bara Kahu, and Kurri being the most affected.
• 480, 126, and 114 dengue fever patients have been reported from Koral, Tarlai, and Rawat, respectively.
• 39 sectors in urban areas of Islamabad have reported confirmed dengue fever cases, with the worst affected sectors being H-13, G-13, and E-1, which have reported 180, 61, and 33 cases, respectively.
• A total of 42 patients from other districts of the country have been registered in Islamabad, according to the district health office.

Statistics:

• 1,472 dengue fever cases confirmed in Islamabad as of Friday.
• 647 cases reported in the last week alone.
• Average of over 92 cases per day in the last week.
• 882 cases reported from rural areas.
• 590 cases reported from urban areas.
• 68 confirmed cases of dengue fever reported in ICT in the last 24 hours.
• 36 cases reported from rural areas and 32 from urban areas in the last 24 hours.

Sources:

• "Data collected by 'The News' on Friday"