Dengue cases continue to climb in Rawalpindi and Murree, and authorities are stepping up their fight against the mosquito-borne threat. In just a few weeks, over 3,300 FIRs have been lodged against violators of dengue prevention SOPs, with strict legal action reshaping the battle against the outbreak.
In Rawalpindi alone, nearly 129,000 surveillance teams inspected more than 4.4 million homes. Shockingly, larvae were discovered in 91,909 houses. Murree wasn’t spared either—167 teams checked 427,955 homes and uncovered larvae in 2,178 of them. Altogether, more than 1.17 million sites were inspected, and 106,062 tested positive for dengue breeding.
The crackdown was swift. Authorities sealed 1,458 premises in Rawalpindi and issued 3,085 challans, collecting fines that exceeded Rs7.5 million. In Murree, 983 properties were sealed, with penalties amounting to Rs844,000. Officials confirmed that the aggressive action against SOP violators will continue in the coming weeks.
So far, 176 confirmed dengue cases have been reported in the two districts this season, with 23 fresh infections surfacing in the past 24 hours alone. While no fatalities have been recorded, health experts remain on high alert as monsoon rains and flash floods create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Rawalpindi has logged 99 confirmed patients, while Murree has reported 77. Currently, 94 patients are undergoing treatment in local hospitals. To counter the growing challenge, Punjab health authorities have set up emergency medical camps across vulnerable areas.
Experts warn that the problem stretches far beyond dengue cases. Floodwaters have damaged sanitation systems, mixing sewage with drinking water, and giving rise to multiple diseases. Unless urgent preventive measures are taken, Punjab could face a surge in dengue, malaria, and other waterborne infections in the coming weeks.
Health department records reveal that over 15,400 people have been treated for dengue fever, malaria, diarrhoea, skin infections, and other seasonal illnesses across the province in just the past month.
For now, the message from health officials is clear: with rising dengue cases, vigilance, prevention, and strict enforcement remain the only way to curb the outbreak.
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