💨 Abstract

Rawalpindi, Pakistan, has declared a district-wide emergency due to a surge in dengue cases. The city is battling a new variant of the virus, which is more severe than previous strains. The WHO has expressed concern over the global spread of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases, with over 12.3 million cases and 7,900 deaths reported in the first eight months of 2024.

Courtesy: theprint.in