The risk of dengue outbreak is rising in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) following the recent rains.
The situation has prompted Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to take notice and order all relevant departments to initiate urgent anti-dengue measures across the province.
According to the official sources, the Chief Minister Secretariat has issued directives to all divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, and relevant departments, instructing them to launch comprehensive anti-dengue campaigns on an emergency basis.
The stagnant water resulting from recent downpours is reportedly creating breeding ground for dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
The communiqué emphasises that public places, construction sites, markets, schools, government offices, and drains must be cleared of standing water to curb the mosquito breeding.
The Health Department has also been directed to make pre-emptive arrangements in hospitals to handle potential dengue patients.
