NIH warns of dengue surge after rains

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ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH), while issuing an immediate consultation, warned about the possible spread of dengue after the recent heavy rains in northern Pakistan, Punjab and Balochistan on Wednesday and called for an immediate action to prevent mosquitoes and prevent dengue heads.

According to the NIH advisory, authorities and the public have been urged to be vigilant, take precautionary measures and increase the monitoring of diseases to reduce the risk.

NIH Advisory says dengue fever, mosquito -borne viral disease mainly spreads through Adece Egypt and Edis albopacts, NIH Advisory says, that the virus flourishes in hot, humid conditions, which is more likely to cause monsoon.

According to the NIH, dengue cases in Pakistan usually appear between April and June, which arrive from September to November. In 2023, the country recorded 21,018 certified cases, while in 2024, that number increased to 28,427, indicating a growing threat. NIH warns that several dengue virus ciruses are circulating in different areas, which increases the chances of severe infection. Temperature threshold between 26-29 ° C and moisture levels more than 60 TOs play a significant role in the growth of mosquitoes, which raises concerns about another outbreak.

Several factors play an important role in the dengue growth, including rapid urban, waste waste, poor water storage methods and climate change. The consultation emphasizes that it can lead to another health crisis across the country, combined with inadequate measures of the response, in which inadequate measures of the reaction.

Dengue fever offers symptoms like flu, such as high fever, severe headache, retro orbit pain, muscle and joint pain, vomiting and skin irritation. Severe cases can develop in dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) or dengue shock syndrome (DSS), which can be fatal if not immediately treatment. Acute dengue warning symptoms in constant vomiting, severe stomach pain, sudden drop in temperature, unknown bleeding, mental confusion and a platelet count falls below 100,000/mm. Patients with these symptoms should get medical help immediately.

NIH has advised health facilities to stabilize the laboratory diagnosis to confirm the timely case. The recommended tests include NS1 antigen tests (from 1 to day 7 to 7), IGM ELISA tests (best performed after five days of the onset of the disease), real -time PCR (to detect the preliminary and precise viruses), to detect and to detect the virus). In order to ensure accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to follow the proper sample collection, transport and test protocol. Although there is no special antiviral treatment for dengue, auxiliary care is very important. Advisory recommends that hydrate with oral fluids, managing fever with acetaminophine (paracetamol) and avoiding aspirin and NSAIDs due to the risks of bleeding.

Patients with severe symptoms of dengue, warning symptoms or platelets should be hospitalized in less than 10,000/mm 3 patients. Platelet transfer is recommended for active blood flow and dangerous low platelet counting patients. Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy should be managed by people who are significant dehydration or trauma.

Avoiding spread, NIH has emphasized a multi -faceted approach that includes stabilizing diseases, stabilizing insurgency, vector control measures and community involvement. Eliminating standing water, conducting targeted fogging, applying WHO -approved pesticides, properly wasting waste and ensuring deployment of mosquito nets. The public is encouraged to use mosquitoes, wear protective clothing, sleep under mosquitoes and recognize the initial symptoms for immediate medical care. Awareness campaigns through electronic and social media will also play an important role in preventing.

NIH has called for coordinated efforts between health and unhealthy sectors to tackle the risk of dengue. Local governments, environmental agencies, waste management officials and public health institutions will have to work together to implement effective strategies to prevent. With the dengue season approaching, the active steps and the initial detection will be key to preventing another massive outbreak. Instant and permanent efforts are very important to reduce the risk and protect public health.