Rawalpindi dengue cases have reached nine this year, while health authorities continue an extensive campaign to identify and destroy mosquito breeding sites across the district.
According to the latest District Health Authority surveillance data, medical facilities have screened 4,339 people so far this year. Officials identified 4,010 suspected cases and confirmed nine dengue infections. No dengue-related deaths have been reported.
At present, one suspected patient remains under hospital care. However, no confirmed dengue patient is currently hospitalized.
Rawalpindi Dengue Cases Remain Under Surveillance
Health authorities have deployed 1,400 surveillance teams across the district.
The teams include 985 indoor units and 415 outdoor teams. Together, they are checking homes, commercial areas and other locations where mosquitoes could breed.
Officials have inspected more than 4.88 million residential properties and nearly 1.69 million outdoor locations.
The campaign covers 17,859 registered hotspots across Rawalpindi.
More Than 180,000 Breeding Sites Destroyed
Field teams have found mosquito larvae at 157,530 homes and another 22,767 outdoor locations.
Authorities have since destroyed a total of 180,297 breeding sites through chemical and physical measures.
The figures highlight the scale of the district’s mosquito-control operation.
In addition, officials are continuing inspections to identify stagnant water and other conditions that can support mosquito breeding.
Rawalpindi Cantonment Records High Larval Activity
Rawalpindi Cantonment remains one of the areas with the highest concentration of positive vector samples.
Earlier surveillance reports also identified Misrial Road, Afshan Colony and Allama Iqbal Colony among areas with significant larval activity. Other locations included Naseerabad, Morgah, Dhama Syedan, Pirwadhai, Dhamyal, Hazara Colony, Pindora, Dhoke Mangtal, Dhoke Ratta and Chak Jalal Din.
Therefore, health teams are maintaining targeted surveillance in areas where mosquito breeding remains a concern.
Authorities Take Action Over Dengue Violations
Officials have also taken enforcement action against properties that violated anti-dengue rules.
So far, authorities have registered 2,543 FIRs, sealed 652 premises and issued 2,119 challans.
They have also imposed fines totaling Rs 2.568 million.
These measures aim to encourage property owners and residents to remove conditions that allow mosquitoes to breed.
Health Teams Continue Dengue Prevention Drive
The latest figures show that Rawalpindi dengue cases remain under close monitoring as the district approaches the peak period for mosquito activity.
Officials are continuing indoor and outdoor inspections across all registered hotspots.
They are also urging residents to prevent stagnant water from collecting around homes, rooftops and other areas.
With thousands of breeding sites already identified and destroyed, authorities are continuing the campaign to limit dengue transmission and prevent a larger outbreak.
