Islamabad Rawalpindi on High Risk on Dengue. The data for May 13, 2024 reveals 4833 locations, including homes in the Rawalpindi area to harbor “Aedes” mosquito larvae. In contrast, 4051 locations were found to harbor larvae in 2022 up to this date, and 4132 locations in 2023. This is an increase of around 20% for the last two years.
The public has to know that dengue fever is contracted by the bite of an infected female “Aedes” mosquito. Moreover, eliminating the mosquito population is essential to stop the spread of infection amongst the masses.
Until now, six confirm cases of dengue contraction are reported in Rawalpindi. And, the presence of large number of larvae in the region depicts the possibility of an upcoming epidemic in the twin cities.
The dengue fever vector, Aedes aegypti, and Aedes albopictus are being found in large quantities in both outdoor and residential areas
Last year, the authorities issued Dengue Alert for Islamabad in the month of June. However, this year, the alert is being issued a month in advance. The is due to the early findings of the larvae by the authorities.
Aedes aegypti is the mosquito that causes dengue fever. It breeds and its population flourishes on clean water containers like barrels, buckets, drums, tanks, flower vases, water coolers, abandoned tires, toilet bowls, and other similar locations—including those where rainwater collects.
Families and individuals should empty any water containers and refrain from collecting water outside in any part of the home in order to stop the infection from spreading.
