The district administration in Islamabad has reported 18 new dengue cases in the past 24 hours, while surveillance teams inspected 1,067 sites across the federal capital as part of their daily campaign against the mosquito-borne disease.

According to the administration’s daily surveillance report, 12 cases were confirmed in rural areas and 6 cases in urban sectors. The teams also identified 56 active hotspots during their inspections, prompting immediate anti-dengue operations, including spraying and fogging in high-risk localities.

The district dengue control teams carried out inspections in various union councils and sectors, focusing on areas where stagnant water or unhygienic conditions could help mosquito breeding.

The report highlighted that inspections were not limited to residential areas but also extended to commercial sites, schools, under-construction buildings, and other public places. Special attention was given to rural belts where cases have been rising faster compared to urban sectors.

Out of the 1,067 inspections, larva was found in several locations, which were marked for immediate treatment and follow-up. The administration noted that the identified 56 hotspots pose a continued risk if not regularly monitored.

In response to the findings, anti-dengue teams conducted targeted spraying and fogging in affected neighbourhoods. These actions were prioritised in areas with repeated case reports and where mosquito breeding sources were confirmed during inspections.