Dengue in KP has climbed to 3,771 reported cases, with two deaths confirmed across the province, prompting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to order emergency-level action. Officials said Kohat is carrying the heaviest burden, with 2,319 cases—well over half the provincial total.
Meeting in Kohat reviews the outbreak
A high-level meeting was held under Governor Kundi’s chair to assess the rise in infections. Those present included Adviser to the Chief Minister on Health Nigar Johar, the Secretary of Health, and other relevant officials.
They briefed the Governor on current dengue figures, the main factors linked to the spread, the province’s anti-dengue action plan, and containment work already under way. The session focused on how quickly the disease is moving and where response efforts need to tighten.
Emergency steps ordered for Kohat
Expressing deep concern, Governor Kundi directed the district administration to put immediate, emergency-level measures in place to control the outbreak in Kohat. He also told officials to keep sending continuous updates on the progress of anti-dengue campaigns.
The instruction places Kohat at the centre of the response while the wider picture of dengue in KP remains under provincial review. Families in the worst-hit areas are likely to see stepped-up inspection, awareness, and mosquito-control activity if those orders are carried out on the ground.
What residents should watch for
Dengue spreads through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes that often breed in standing water around homes. Early fever, severe body pain, and warning signs such as bleeding, persistent vomiting, or sudden weakness need prompt medical care; a doctor may order a dengue fever blood test to confirm infection and guide treatment.
There is no substitute for clearing containers, coolers, and other water traps, using screens or repellents where possible, and seeking care early rather than waiting for symptoms to worsen. Provincial tallies can change as more tests are reported, so local advisories from the district administration remain important.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mein dengue ke cases 3,771 ho gaye hain, aur do logon ki maut ho chuki hai. Sab se zyada cases Kohat mein hain—2,319. Governor Kundi ne Kohat administration ko foran emergency qadam uthane ka hukum diya hai. Ghar ke aas-paas khara pani khatam karein aur bukhaar tez ho to jald doctor ke paas jayein.
