Islamabad, Sep 23
A total of 32 new dengue cases have been reported in Islamabad and Rawalpindi cities of Pakistan, local media reported on Tuesday.
According to the District Health Office (DHO) in Islamabad, 12 fresh cases were reported in the country's capital. Among these, 11 were reported in the rural areas and one from urban area. Rawat reported five cases, two were found in Tarlai and one each was reported from Koral, Sohan, Tarnol, Bhara Kahu and I-14, reported.
A DHO official said, "A total of 12 patients are admitted to hospitals and response to all cases has been carried out in accordance with World Health Organisation (WHO) protocols."
The District Health Office Islamabad has asked people to follow preventive measures, especially regular cleaning of water containers, tanks and coolers to help prevent the spread of dengue. People have been asked to play an active role in protecting their own health and the health of others.