Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 20 Oct 2025, 06:58 am Print
Pakistan Dengue Pakistan is witnessing a spike in Dengue cases in recent times. Photo: Unsplash
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has launched an investigation into the deaths of two people in Mardan, reportedly caused by dengue fever, as the province’s total number of infections rose to 3,638 with 37 new cases reported on Sunday.
According to an official statement, Health Secretary Shahidullah Khan directed the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), headed by Dr. Shahid Yunis, to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit a report to the department.
The move follows data received from the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System (IDSRS). The health secretary noted that several fatalities in the province involved patients with comorbidities in both dengue and COVID-19 cases, underscoring the need for a thorough investigation.
As per the directives issued to the Mardan District Health Officer, the probe will be led by Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) frontline fellows. Their responsibilities include reviewing the patients’ medical histories, verifying clinical management, and identifying possible contributing factors, Dawn News reported.
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