ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an health advisory for the prevention and control of dengue in view of the recent rains in the country.
According to the NIH advisory, dengue cases are expected to increase in Punjab, Balochistan and the northern areas, the dengue virus spreads rapidly in hot and humid weather, which can make the situation even worse after the rains.
The company has directed the authorities and the public to take immediate steps to take precautionary measures and to prevent mosquitoes.
According to the National Institutes of Health, 28,427 dengue cases were reported in Pakistan in 2024, which is a significant increase over last year.
The NIH has warned that more cases may be revealed if precautions are not taken.
Early symptoms of dengue fever include high fever, severe headaches, joints and muscle aches, signs on the skin and pain behind the eyes.
NIH has advised the public to use only paracetamol in case of fever, while refusing to use the use of aspirin and NSAIDs as these medicines can increase the risk of bleeding.
To prevent dengue, NIH has advised the public to use mosquitoes, use lotions and sprays, wear arms covering clothes and do not allow water to stand in homes and streets.
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The NIH has directed the government and the concerned agencies to take immediate steps to prevent the spread of dengue while hospitals have also been directed to improve laboratory facilities for dengue diagnosis.
