Dengue Cases Surge in Rawalpindi: 19 New Patients Admitted, Total Count Reaches 908

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As the garrison city of Rawalpindi continues to grapple with a dengue fever outbreak, the number of patients admitted to government-run hospitals has reached an alarming 908. In the last three months, a staggering 19 new dengue patients were reported in the city's three government-run hospitals, with most of them being referred after receiving improper treatment at private clinics. The crisis has prompted concerns among healthcare officials, who stress the need for public awareness and proper medical care.

Key Takeaways:

  • The total number of dengue cases in Rawalpindi has reached 908, with 19 new patients admitted in the last three months alone.
  • More than 90 patients are still under treatment in government-run hospitals, with 66 patients being treated at Holy Family Hospital (HFH) alone.
  • The main areas affected by the outbreak include Afandi Colony, Khyaban-e-Sir Syed, Pindora, Dhoke Kashmirian, DAV College Road, Kulyal, Baga Sheikhan, Gangal, Dhama Syedan, Dhamyal, Lakhan, Chak Jalaldin, Girja, and various areas of Rawalpindi and Chaklala Cantonment Boards.
  • The District Health Authority has failed to train private medical practitioners to treat dengue patients, with most of them reaching government hospitals after receiving wrong treatment from private clinics.
  • The Punjab government is providing free medical care and dengue tests at government-run hospitals, where doctors are offering better care to patients.

Statistics:

  • 908: The total number of dengue cases reported in Rawalpindi's government-run hospitals in the last three months.
  • 19: The number of new dengue patients admitted in the garrison city's three government-run hospitals in the last three months.
  • 66: The number of dengue patients under treatment at Holy Family Hospital (HFH).
  • 90: The number of dengue patients still admitted to government-run hospitals.
  • Multiple areas of Rawalpindi and Chaklala Cantonment Boards: The main areas affected by the dengue fever outbreak.

Sources:

  • "Rawalpindi: Dengue cases surge, total count reaches 908 - AsiaNet Pakistan" (https://pakinews.com/rawalpindi-dengue-cases-surge-total-count-reaches-908/)