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LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP):The Punjab Health department announced on Wednesday that 16 new confirmed cases of dengue were recorded across the province in the last 24 hours.
According to the latest data, Rawalpindi has reported 13 cases, while Lahore, Faisalabad, and Layyah each reported one case.
Over the past week, 69 new cases of dengue virus infection have been identified, bringing the total number of cases in Punjab to 368 for the year 2024.
The Health department has issued a strong advisory to the public, urging them to maintain clean and dry surroundings to prevent the spread of dengue fever. Citizens are encouraged to cooperate fully with the Health department teams working tirelessly to control the outbreak.
For those seeking treatment, information, or wanting to register complaints related to dengue, the department has made a free helpline available at 1033. The department emphasizes that vigilance and proactive measures are crucial to containing the spread of dengue in Punjab.