The country's dengue situation continues to remain critical as the viral fever claimed five more lives and hospitalized 1,484 new patients across various hospitals over the past 24 hours.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the fresh fatalities bring the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to an alarming high this season, while the rising number of hospital admissions continues to strain healthcare facilities, particularly in urban centers and public hospitals. Health experts have expressed deep concern over the persistent transmission rates, noting that uncollected stagnant water, erratic rainfall, and delayed mosquito eradication drives by local authorities are fueling the proliferation of Aedes mosquitoes.
Public health specialists strongly urge citizens to maintain strict cleanliness around their homes, cover water storage containers, use mosquito nets, and seek immediate medical attention upon experiencing symptoms such as high fever, severe body aches, or a drop in platelet count. Meanwhile, health authorities have directed hospitals to ensure adequate medical supplies, dedicated dengue wards, and prompt treatment protocols to handle the influx of patients.
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