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Dengue fever in Pakistan

19 August 2011

8 new cases of dengue have been reported following diagnosis in Lahore during the last 24 hours. Five patients belonged to Lahore, while the remaining 3 were from other districts of the Punjab province. The total number of patients of dengue fever reported from the whole province during the last 7 months has reached 65 out of which 49 have been reported from Lahore.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.