Dengue fever
A significant surge in dengue cases has been observed in Manipur, with 151 individuals testing positive out of 235 tested within a 24-hour period. The total number of confirmed dengue cases has risen to 3,114, with one fatality, according to the state health department. The majority of cases have
Dengue fever
The Tricity has reported a 95 per cent decrease in dengue cases this year, from over 3,173 cases in 2024 to just over 160 cases from January to October. This is the lowest figure recorded in the past four years. The Health Department attributes the steep decline to a
Local government
Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah convened an emergency meeting to review the rising number of dengue cases across the province. The meeting involved key officials from the health, local government, and education departments. During the meeting, the chief secretary directed the departments to take immediate action to prevent and
Dengue fever
The Islamabad district administration has upped the ante to combat the dengue outbreak, with 25 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. A total of 16 cases were recorded in rural areas and nine in urban localities, with 55 patients currently under treatment at various hospitals. The administration has
Local government
In an effort to reinforce preventive measures against dengue ahead of the Day of the Vigils, the Piura Regional Government, through the Regional Health Directorate (Diresa), has initiated a broad information campaign to sensitize citizens on the control of the transmitting mosquito. The campaign, under the motto Informed population, protected
Local government
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
Local government
Health inspectors in the northern region of Peru are being trained to detect and control the spread of dengue fever, with the goal of maintaining zero deaths from the disease. The Regional Government, through the Regional Health Directorate (Diresa), has arranged for 500 health inspectors to receive a 5-day workshop
Local government
The San Martin Regional Government, through the Regional Health Directorate, is urging the population to participate in the III Day of Identification, Collection and Elimination of Aedes aegypti, which aims to prevent dengue disease. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.
Dengue fever
The provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed a rise in dengue and chikungunya cases, prompting the District Health Officer (DHO) to activate a dedicated Disease Surveillance Cell. This move aims to enhance disease surveillance and response mechanisms, with a focus on early detection and prompt response to emerging public
Dengue fever
A dengue outbreak appears to be unfolding in Sindh, particularly in Karachi and Hyderabad, with hospitals reporting a significant surge in cases. Official figures state that 819 cases have been reported, but hospital records suggest that this number is far higher, exceeding 12,000 in just six weeks. The discrepancy
Dengue fever
The Sindh government, concerned about the rising cases of dengue and malaria in the province, has issued directives to launch a campaign to deal with the situation. Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, the provincial minister for health, has ordered intensified spraying, fogging, and awareness campaigns across districts. According to the provincial
Dengue fever
Sindh Province in Pakistan has been grappling with a rise in dengue cases, with the Sindh Health Department reporting 175 new cases in the current month, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to 819, with one fatality recorded so far. Karachi Division remains the most affected, with 85
