As many as 21 dengue cases have been reported in the federal capital so far this year, according to the District Health Office.
The DHO said surveillance and vector-control activities have been intensified across Islamabad to prevent the spread of dengue, especially in identified hotspots and high-risk areas.
According to the latest surveillance data, the 21 cases were reported between January 1 and October 5. Of these, 14 were from rural areas and seven from urban localities.
On October 5 alone, anti-dengue teams carried out 36,167 surveillance and control activities across the capital.
These included indoor and outdoor surveillance, visits to identified hotspots, monitoring of potential mosquito breeding sites and public awareness campaigns.
Teams identified and eliminated 740 positive mosquito-breeding sites as part of efforts to contain dengue transmission and strengthen vector control.
During hotspot surveillance, teams visited 2,602 locations, while indoor surveillance covered 7,103 houses.
The DHO said sustained field surveillance, timely elimination of breeding sites, monitoring of hotspots and public participation are essential to keeping dengue under control.
Residents have been urged to cooperate with anti-dengue teams and keep water containers, rooftops, courtyards and other potential breeding sites clean and free of stagnant water.
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