Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Reinforces Dengue Elimination Efforts

In a commitment to eliminating dengue fever from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi presided over a meeting to discuss dengue prevention and control. The meeting emphasized the need for a coordinated awareness campaign, with local government representatives and provincial assembly members engaging in the efforts. The Chief Minister directed the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures in high-risk districts and a door-to-door awareness campaign to prevent the spread of dengue.

Key Takeaways:

• The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating dengue from the province.
• 311 active dengue cases are reported across the province, with the majority of cases concentrated in Charsadda (1,037), Peshawar (377), Mardan (343), Haripur (329), and Mansehra (299).
• The provincial government has assigned clear responsibilities to 11 departments, including Health, Local Government, Environment, and District Administration, for the implementation of the Dengue Action Plan.
• The government will recruit additional entomologists and Lady Health Workers to strengthen dengue prevention and response mechanisms.
• A coordinated awareness campaign, involving local government representatives and provincial assembly members, is essential to combat dengue.
• The Chief Minister has directed that no political figure's picture will be used in official advertisements promoting awareness about dengue.

Statistics:

• 311 active dengue cases are present across the province.
• Compared to last year, the number of cases reported this year is relatively lower.
• Since the start of the ongoing season, 3,729 cases and two deaths have been reported, while 4,266 cases and three deaths were recorded last year.
• The peak season for dengue transmission is from July to October.