Dengue Cases Rise in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

ISLAMABAD, September 23, 2025 — Dengue cases continue to climb in the twin cities as 32 new patients were confirmed in a single day, according to the District Health Office (DHO) Islamabad.

In the capital, 12 fresh cases were detected — 11 from rural areas and one from the urban sector. Most patients were reported from Rawat and Tarlai, while isolated cases appeared in Bhara Kahu, Koral, Tarnol, Sohan, and I-14. Officials said all cases were being handled under World Health Organisation (WHO) protocols, with 12 patients currently admitted in hospitals.

In Rawalpindi, 20 additional cases surfaced, pushing the seasonal tally to 477 confirmed infections. Hospitals received over 400 suspected cases in just one day, with doctors confirming dengue through serology tests. Health officials stressed that while no deaths have been reported so far, the increasing numbers are a matter of concern.

Inspections and Precautionary Drive

In Hassanabdal, Assistant Commissioner Aqsa Imtiaz and health teams discovered dengue larvae at residential areas, junkyards, graveyards, and marriage halls. Legal action was taken against violators, and teams were directed to step up anti-dengue surveillance.

Authorities urged citizens to keep homes and surroundings clean, cover water tanks, avoid storing water in open utensils, and ensure children wear full sleeves to reduce the risk of bites.

Officials said the government is using all resources to fight the outbreak, but stressed that public cooperation remains key to defeating dengue.

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