Rawalpindi, August 25, 2025, 06:58 PM PKT – DHA Rawalpindi Intensifies Dengue and Polio Campaigns in High-Risk Areas
The District Health Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi has escalated its dengue and polio campaigns, deploying over 1,500 workers across 20 high-risk Union Councils on August 25, 2025.
Following a surge in dengue cases and ongoing polio challenges, the DHA is targeting areas like Chak Jalal Din and Rahmatabad to curb outbreaks.
Dr. Jawad Zahid, District Health Officer, told NEN,
“We’ve intensified indoor surveillance and vaccination drives to protect communities.”
The DHA’s efforts include 1,200 indoor teams, including female sanitary controllers, and student-led awareness campaigns offering academic rewards .
Over 30,000 dengue cases have been recorded in high-risk zones in recent years, with a new polio campaign set for September 1–4 targeting Rawalpindi city and Cantonment areas.
The DHA is leveraging media and community partnerships to educate residents, alongside deploying larvicide in stagnant water hotspots. Deputy Commissioner Ali Raza emphasized, “Community engagement is our backbone.”
The campaigns aim to reduce dengue peaks in September–November and achieve polio-free status by 2026.
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