As monsoon rains end, Islamabad is entering the dengue season with more than 7,000 mosquito breeding hotspots identified across the capital.
The district health department has identified the hotspots as authorities face growing concerns over dengue mosquito breeding. Meanwhile, a garbage dump outside PIMS has emerged as a particularly worrying site.
Dengue Larvae Found Near PIMS Hospitals
A garbage dump located outside the Mother and Child Health Centre and Children’s Hospital at PIMS has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Dengue larvae have been found inside old tyres, drums and buckets containing stagnant water at the site. Moreover, water has accumulated at several locations near the waste heap.
The situation is particularly concerning because women and children regularly visit the two healthcare facilities. The stagnant water and mosquito breeding sites therefore pose a potential dengue risk to those visiting the hospital area.
Poor Sanitation Adds to Dengue Concerns
The sanitation conditions outside the Mother and Child Health Centre and Children’s Hospital have further increased concerns. Despite the beginning of dengue season, effective cleanliness and larva-elimination measures do not appear to be in place.
The waste heap has remained surrounded by materials capable of collecting water, including discarded tyres, drums and buckets. Consequently, these items are providing suitable conditions for mosquito larvae to develop.
The presence of visible larvae has raised concerns about the need for immediate action around the hospital premises. In particular, the risk is significant for mothers and children visiting the healthcare facilities.
Experts Call for Immediate Action
Health experts have stressed the need for urgent cleaning around the affected area. They have also called for anti-larvae measures to prevent further mosquito breeding.
According to health experts, prompt action could help control mosquito breeding and reduce the dengue risk around the hospitals. Therefore, removing stagnant water and addressing the waste site remain important steps.
With Islamabad now entering dengue season, the identification of more than 7,000 hotspots highlights the scale of the challenge. The situation near PIMS further underscores concerns about sanitation and mosquito breeding in areas visited by patients.
Authorities face the task of addressing these breeding sites promptly, particularly around healthcare facilities where mothers and children seek medical care.
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