Dr. Zarfishan Tahir briefed the minister about current situation of dengue virus across the province and measures taken to control it. Khawaja Salman Rafique reprimanded CEO Lahore Dr. Faisal for poor performance and directed to improve dengue surveillance. He said that all departments should work with eyes open to prevent the spread of dengue virus. The minister emphasized that the global battle against dengue virus involves multiple countries, highlighting the shared responsibility among all stakeholders to control its spread. Misleading dengue surveillance practices are deemed harmful to the public and will be addressed accordingly, he added.
