RAWALPINDI:

The number of confirmed dengue patients in Rawalpindi district has risen to 52 this year, compared to 38 cases reported during the same period last August, prompting an urgent response from the District Health Authority (DHA).

Field staff, sanitary patrol teams, and entomologists have been warned to ensure their presence during duty hours, with strict disciplinary action promised for late arrivals or absences.

According to official data, dengue cases are once again on the rise in the district. Of the 52 confirmed cases this year, eight patients have been admitted to various hospitals, while five remain under treatment.

No deaths from the virus have been reported so far in 2025. The report states that Rawalpindi has recorded 28 cases, while Murree has reported 22.

:As part

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