RAWALPINDI:
About 36 people with suspected dengue fever were taken to medical facilities. of district from June 1 to June 11, the district coordinator reported of Epidemic Prevention and Control (DCEPC), Dr. Sajjad Mehmood, here on Sunday.
He said there were seven suspects registered at the Holy Family Hospital, six district hospitals at Benazir Bhutto Hospital, three, and five of every suspicious case was registered with Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals Kotli Sattian and Gujar Khan. In addition, there are four suspects on the list. with THQ, Taxila and three with THQ, Murree and Wah General Hospital, he said, adding that this year eight cases have tested positive. for dengue.
He said that indoor and outdoor surveillance was being carried out to check the spread of dengue, while many larvae found in Rawalpindi cantonment, Rawal city and Wah Cantt districts. Medical worker next updated what area of Kamalabad in Rawalpindi Cantt, Dhok Hassu in in city and Ward-5 of Wah Cantt turned out to be the most vulnerable sites for dengue breeding.
Meanwhile, the health officer updated that the authorities registered 58 FIRs, sealed 86 premises, fined 277, issued 1262 notices and imposed fines. of Imposed Rs 293,500 on violations of SOP in various areas of area from January 1 to June 11, 2022.
Dr. Sajjad said that hospitals have full ability and capacity to deal with any situation arising from a seasonal disease outbreak.
He said prevention of the disease was government priority, and the district health department worked day and night to ensure that avoid in possible flash of infection. The health worker advised citizens to follow preventive measures.
Published in Express Tribune, June 13.th2022.
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