Residents of Charsadda are growing increasingly worried about the rising number of dengue cases in the district and are calling on the government to take urgent action before the situation escalates further, as health officials have confirmed fresh cases from different localities, heightening fears of a potential outbreak that could spread quickly if not contained in time; citizens argue that proper fumigation, effective waste management, and public awareness campaigns are essential to stop the spread of the mosquito-borne virus, stressing that stagnant water, uncollected garbage, and unhygienic conditions are creating ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes, while medical experts are urging people to take precautions such as using mosquito repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothing, sleeping under nets, and ensuring their surroundings are free of standing water, also warning that symptoms like high fever, severe headaches, joint pain, nausea, and skin rashes should not be ignored, since early medical attention can prevent complications and save lives, and residents have warned that “without urgent government action, the situation could worsen, especially in densely populated neighborhoods,” pointing out that short-term or seasonal measures are not enough, with one community member saying, “we need consistent fumigation and strict monitoring, not just temporary solutions,” as frustration grows over what locals see as insufficient efforts from the authorities, who have yet to announce a clear and sustained plan to combat the disease, while health professionals emphasize that controlling dengue requires long-term planning, strict sanitation practices, and continuous engagement from both the government and the public, since isolated campaigns cannot eliminate the threat completely, and community members maintain that only coordinated efforts between the health department, district administration, and citizens can succeed in breaking the cycle of transmission, expressing hope that their repeated appeals will push authorities to strengthen preventive measures and avert a full-blown dengue crisis in Charsadda.
Charsadda Residents Demand Govt Action as Dengue Cases Rise
