Dengue fever

Dengue Cases Surge in Rawalpindi

Strategic Insights

Sep 27, 2025 — 1 min read

As of Saturday, 41 new dengue cases were reported in three government-run hospitals in Rawalpindi, with a total of 127 patients currently under treatment. The surge in dengue cases has overwhelmed the outpatient departments, with 448 patients visiting the three hospitals, of which 41 tested positive for the disease. The situation is concerning, with 2,218 patients admitted to dengue wards and 1,128 confirmed dengue cases during the current season.

Key Takeaways:

41 new dengue cases were reported in three government-run hospitals in Rawalpindi on Saturday, bringing the total number of patients under treatment to 127.
Among the 127 admitted patients, 58 are in Holy Family Hospital, 37 in Benazir Bhutto Hospital, and 32 in Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital.
A total of 448 patients visited the outpatient departments of Holy Family Hospital, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, and Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital, of which 41 tested positive for dengue.
Official records show that of the new cases, 26 were reported in Holy Family Hospital, nine in Benazir Bhutto Hospital, and six in Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital.
During the current season, 12,941 patients visited the outpatient departments of the three hospitals, 2,218 were admitted to dengue wards, and 1,128 were confirmed dengue cases.
The three government-run hospitals in Rawalpindi are also receiving patients from nearby districts, including Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, Murree, and the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
As per directives of the Punjab government, treatment is being provided to patients from Islamabad and other districts as well.
District hospitals in Jhelum, Chakwal, and Attock refer serious cases to Holy Family Hospital.
Hospitals have arranged additional beds in case of emergencies, with Holy Family Hospital capable of accommodating over 250 patients at a time, and BBH and RTH capable of accommodating 100 patients each.

Statistics:

41 new dengue cases reported in three government-run hospitals in Rawalpindi on Saturday.
127 patients currently under treatment for dengue.
448 patients visited the outpatient departments of three hospitals, of which 41 tested positive for dengue.
12,941 patients visited outpatient departments of the three hospitals during the current season.
2,218 patients admitted to dengue wards.
1,128 confirmed dengue cases during the current season.

Sources:

Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU)
Dawn (senior doctor at Holy Family Hospital)