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Dengue Fever in Pakistan

05 June 2012

Dengue fever has been reported from Punjab province in the east of the country. During the last three months, 299 suspected cases of dengue fever have been identified and to date 5 have been confirmed as dengue fever.

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.