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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the dengue situation in the capital and other affected areas amid a recent surge in cases following heavy rains.
Officials briefed the meeting on case numbers, hotspots, and ongoing control measures. The minister directed hospitals to allocate dedicated wards for dengue patients and ensure uninterrupted availability of medicines, beds, and diagnostic facilities.
He emphasized the need to strengthen prevention campaigns, particularly in high-risk zones such as Bhara Kahu, through intensified spraying, surveillance, sanitation drives, and public awareness efforts.
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“The protection of public health is the government’s top priority. We will utilize all available resources to safeguard people from epidemics and diseases,” Kamal said, urging district administrations to play a proactive role and citizens to strictly follow health guidelines.
He also underlined the importance of media and civil society in raising awareness about prevention measures.
The meeting was attended by the Federal Secretary Health, Additional Secretary, Director General Health, Joint Secretary Health, and District Health Officer Islamabad.
