Twin Cities Administration Steps Up Dengue Prevention — Federal Secretary Chairs Review Meeting at CDA Headquarter

Date: Oct 04, 2025

ISLAMABAD: October 3, 2025: A meeting regarding the prevention of dengue was held on Friday at the CDA Headquarters, chaired by Federal Secretary of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh. The meeting was attended by Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Commissioner Rawalpindi Amir Khattak, CDA Board Members, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Executive Director Capital Hospital, senior officers from the Health Department, and the administrations of the twin cities. During the meeting, a detailed briefing was given on the current dengue situation, surveillance activities, and preventive measures being undertaken in the twin cities. It was informed that the number of reported dengue cases so far is lower compared to last year. Currently, 50 patients in Islamabad and 45 patients in Rawalpindi are under treatment in various hospitals, including 4 patients in Capital Hospital and 1 patient in PIMS. The meeting was further informed that adequate beds have been arranged for dengue patients in public hospitals of the twin cities, and sufficient test kits, medicines, and other facilities are available. The meeting directed strict monitoring of sensitive areas in the twin cities. The administrations were instructed to further improve coordination, particularly in the bordering areas. It was also informed that the fogging spray operation is being carried out rapidly to curb potential dengue breeding at the initial stages and control the spread of larvae. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa emphasized the need to raise public awareness about precautionary measures against dengue, especially among the elderly and children. Federal Secretary for Health Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh directed the administrations of the twin cities to conduct joint operations, promptly clear potential dengue breeding sites, and work as one team to eliminate dengue. He stressed that strict monitoring of hotspot areas must be ensured under all circumstances.