The health authorities of KP claimed that Health Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has achieved remarkable success in controlling the dengue outbreak, despite facing financial constraints within the province. This unique and effective strategy has led to significant improvements in dengue control when compared to other provinces in the country.
Secretary Health Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Aslam Wazir commended the department’s efforts in designing and implementing a specialized strategy to combat dengue promptly, thus safeguarding the people of the province from this severe disease. The strategy adopted by the Health Department involved collaborative efforts, including engaging various sectors of the community.
From a technical perspective medical entomologist and religious leaders, civil defence officials, and other stakeholders played a crucial role in the successful containment of the dengue virus. Compared to the same period in the previous year, from January to October 2023, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported only 629 cases, a significant drop from the 16,787 cases reported in October 2022.
Official statistics reveal a total of 13,555 dengue cases reported across the country. Among the provinces, Punjab reported the highest number with 6,866 cases, followed by Baluchistan with 2,658 cases, ICT with 1,799 cases, and Sindh with 1,603 cases.
From a technical perspective medical entomologist and religious leaders, civil defence officials, and other stakeholders played a crucial role in the successful containment of the dengue virus. Compared to the same period in the previous year, from January to October 2023, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported only 629 cases, a significant drop from the 16,787 cases reported in October 2022. Official statistics reveal a total of 13,555 dengue cases reported across the country. Among the provinces, Punjab reported the highest number with 6,866 cases.
