Peshawar, dengue fever continues, 95 more patients reported in 24 hours

Photo by Nayi Khabar 24/7 –Dengue cases have been rising

The spread of dengue fever continues to intensify in the provincial capital as 95 new cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours, health officials reported on Monday.

According to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department, the total number of dengue patients admitted to hospitals across the province has risen sharply, with Peshawar emerging as the worst-affected city.

Officials said most of the new cases are being reported from urban neighborhoods, where stagnant water and unhygienic conditions have provided a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Hospitals are under pressure as dengue wards continue to fill with patients.

The health department has urged citizens to take precautionary measures, including using mosquito repellents, covering water containers, and ensuring proper sanitation in and around their homes.

Meanwhile, district administrations have intensified anti-mosquito spraying and awareness campaigns, but residents complain the measures remain insufficient given the rising number of cases.

Medical experts have also warned that the situation could worsen in the coming weeks if immediate and comprehensive steps are not taken to curb the outbreak.