Dengue on prowl as 104 new cases reported in Punjab during 24 hours

Dengue on prowl as 104 new cases reported in Punjab during 24 hours

Lahore (Web Desk/Agencies): Punjab has witnessed an increase in dengue fever as 104 newly confirmed cases were reported in several cities of the province during last 24 hours.

According to a most recent update by the Health Department, a remarkable total of 2,925 confirmed dengue occurrences spread across 36 districts in Punjab this year.

Lahore is at the forefront with 1189 cases, while Rawalpindi, Multan, and Gujranwala have registered 700, 347, and 118 cases respectively.

As per the details, during the last 24 hours, Lahore reported 41 fresh dengue cases, Rawalpindi 33, Multan 16, Gujranwala 04, Muzaffargarh 2 while Sheikhupura, Narowal, Gujrat, Dera Ghazi Khan, Mandi Bahauddin, Chiniot, Hafizabad, and Layyah each registered one new case.

At least 120 dengue patients were reportedly undergoing treatment in various hospitals across Punjab, with 52 of them receiving care within Lahore district hospitals.