RAWALPINDI, Nov 12 (APP/DNA): The District Health Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi has reported only 8 new dengue cases in past 24 hours, a remarkable decline in the disease spread since August this year. According to the latest data released by the health authority on dengue prevention and control, the district’s hospitals have screened 22,725 patients with 1,506 confirmed cases. There are currently 16 confirmed cases admitted in various hospitals, and no deaths reported so far this year.
Vector surveillance teams have checked 6,465,031 houses, identifying 211,148 positive ones. Additionally, 1,896,888 spots were inspected, with 28,997 positive, resulting in 240,145 larvae found.
Enforcement actions for larva detection and SOP violations include 4,833 FIRs, 1,940 sealings, 3,741 challans, and fines amounting to Rs. 11.43 million.
