ISLAMABAD:Our Correspondent:The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has intensified comprehensive dengue prevention and vector control operations across Islamabad to prevent dengue transmission and protect precious human lives.
According to a CDA spokesperson, the dengue situation in Islamabad remains under control as of September 9, 2026 (Epidemiological Week 37).
He stated that approximately 300 field personnel are actively engaged in intensive vector control operations across urban Islamabad, while more than 600 personnel are working in rural areas. The teams are conducting extensive surveillance, identifying breeding sites and undertaking immediate source reduction measures.
*Urban Operations:*
In urban Islamabad, approximately 1,240,440 surveillance activities have been conducted. A total of 582,680 houses and 4,006,378 indoor containers were checked.
142,379 larvae were removed from indoor containers, while 40,054 breeding sites were identified within municipal limits.
*Overall Data:*
Overall, 142,379 larvae were detected and removed in urban areas and 66,758 in rural areas. Breeding sites identified at residential premises, commercial areas and established hotspots are being eliminated through mechanical source reduction and appropriate larval control measures.
CDA teams are maintaining continuous surveillance and monitoring of high-risk areas, with particular focus on stagnant water, residential premises, commercial areas, vacant plots and other potential mosquito breeding sites.
*Public Appeal:*
The CDA has urged citizens to cooperate with field teams and eliminate stagnant water from homes, rooftops, gardens, plant pots, containers and surrounding areas. Public cooperation is essential to ensuring effective and sustainable dengue prevention.
The authority said it will continue intensive surveillance and preventive operations throughout the high-risk season to ensure early detection, elimination of breeding sites and maximum protection of citizens.
“*Prevention before transmission, action before outbreak — protecting precious lives remains our priority.
