Dengue Surge Hits India and Pakistan

Dengue and other vector-borne diseases are surging across multiple regions in India and Pakistan, prompting significant concern and action from health authorities. Actress Divya Ganesh was hospitalized due to dengue, highlighting the personal impact of the outbreak. Residents in Ludhiana and Panchkula have criticized inadequate fogging efforts, while Maharashtra and Punjab are experiencing early spikes in dengue cases due to pre-monsoon showers. In Kochi and Rawalpindi, hospitals are overwhelmed with dengue patients, and larval surveillance indicates a potential outbreak. Tribal areas in Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh report rising malaria and dengue cases, with health departments intensifying screening and preventive measures.