ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration dengue control efforts have moved closer to the official target, with only one new case reported and more than 29,518 inspections and 963 fogging operations completed across high-risk zones.
According to the spokesman of ICT administration here, the city is now seeing a steady decline that may lead to a dengue-free status in the coming days.
Islamabad’s district administration has shared its latest daily surveillance report on dengue, showing consistent reduction in new cases and steady progress toward this season’s control target. According to officials, only one new dengue patient has been reported in the federal capital, and that case came from a rural area. Urban localities have reported zero cases for several days, reflecting the success of recent field operations.
The administration stated that under the ongoing anti-dengue campaign, dedicated teams completed fogging drives in 963 identified high-risk zones. These operations were carried out according to the city’s daily response plan, which focuses on rapid coverage of vulnerable areas.
Along with fogging activity, teams also completed 29,518 comprehensive inspections across residential, commercial, and open spaces. These inspections were aimed at detecting and eliminating breeding points before the spread of the virus. Officials confirmed that during these visits, larvae were found at 54 open locations, while all commercial hotspots were declared clear after inspection. No positive larvae were detected at sites identified earlier for follow-up.
Meanwhile, hospitals across the city have also reported encouraging updates. The number of dengue patients currently under treatment has dropped to nine, with most earlier patients having fully recovered and been discharged. Health teams continue to monitor case trends and share data with the administration for timely decision-making.
Authorities said the city avoided a wider outbreak due to immediate response measures and coordinated field action. Daily tracking, rapid fogging, and routine inspections helped teams reduce potential breeding spots early in the season.
Furthermore, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, said the district administration remains fully active in its efforts to make Islamabad dengue-free. He added that strict action has been taken where dengue SOPs were not followed. Several locations violating guidelines were sealed, and multiple individuals were detained during the campaign.
The DC noted that public cooperation has played a central role in bringing case numbers down. Residents have been repeatedly urged to keep their homes and surroundings clean, remove stagnant water, and report any suspected cases or violations. According to him, the decline in cases is directly linked to citizens’ participation in preventive steps.
He further stated that the administration is confident that Islamabad will be declared dengue-free in the next few days if the current trend continues. Teams are monitoring areas with past dengue activity and increasing outreach where needed to ensure complete elimination of breeding sources.
The district administration said it will continue its field work without pause and maintain strict enforcement to prevent any resurgence. Officials have appealed to citizens to stay alert, follow guidelines, and support teams working across the city.