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Dengue Fever in Pakistan (Update)

18 December 2013

As of 9 December 2013, more than 4000 cases of dengue fever have been recorded since September 2013, nationally in Pakistan.

As of 13 December 2013, Sindh province has recorded 5430 cases with 33 deaths. Karachi is the municipality worst affected with more than 4700 cases. Punjab province has recorded 2589 cases and 26 deaths from 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.