ISLAMABAD: The federal capital has moved closer to becoming dengue-free as no new cases were reported in the urban areas during the past 24 hours, according to the latest dengue surveillance report.
The report, issued by the Islamabad District Administration, revealed that only eight new dengue cases were recorded across the capital, all from rural localities. Currently, 22 patients are under treatment in different hospitals of the city.
District Commissioner (DC) Irfan Nawaz Memon said the sharp decline in dengue cases was the result of the administration’s zero-tolerance policy and continuous efforts by field teams. “The zero-case record in urban sectors is proof of the effective operations carried out by our dengue control teams,” he stated.
According to the surveillance data, 29,241 sites across Islamabad were inspected during the ongoing campaign. During anti-larvae operations, dengue larvae were found positive at 80 sites, while only two sites were declared negative.
The district administration’s teams conducted spray operations at 594 houses and carried out fogging in 815 high-risk zones within the last 24 hours. These targeted measures are part of the administration’s broader plan to completely eliminate dengue from the capital.
DC Memon said the focused operations had helped declare most parts of the city dengue-free. He reiterated that any negligence in implementing dengue Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) would lead to strict legal action.
“Anyone found responsible for ignoring SOPs will be taken into custody,” he warned.
To ensure sustainable control over dengue, the administration plans to further intensify the spraying campaign in high-risk rural areas over the coming days. The DC also urged citizens to maintain cleanliness and support the ongoing anti-dengue drive by ensuring there is no stagnant water in their surroundings.
“Public cooperation remains vital to achieving our goal of making Islamabad completely dengue-free,” Memon said, expressing confidence that with joint efforts of the administration and residents, the city will soon be rid of the disease.
The district administration continues to issue daily surveillance reports to keep the public informed about the current dengue situation and preventive measures being undertaken.
The remarkable reduction in dengue cases demonstrates the impact of coordinated surveillance, rapid response, and consistent monitoring at the community level. The campaign, involving house-to-house inspections, targeted fumigation, and strict oversight, reflects the administration’s commitment to sustaining zero dengue transmission in the capital’s urban zones.
Officials confirmed that ongoing activities will continue until all rural and peri-urban localities are cleared of the virus risk. Residents have also been encouraged to report any potential breeding sites to the district control room to assist the teams in timely response and eradication.
