As of my last update in October 2023, controlling dengue in Pakistan has been a significant challenge due to factors like climate, urbanization, and public health infrastructure. Efforts have included public awareness campaigns, vector control strategies, and vaccination initiatives. However, the effectiveness of these measures has varied, and outbreaks still occur, necessitating ongoing vigilance and improvement in response strategies. Continued investment in health infrastructure and community engagement is essential for better control of dengue in the region.
Dengue is a dangerous disease of poor countries Like Zardari hence it is more prevalent in Pakistan.
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There are over 300 municipally-controlled slaughterhouses in Pakistan. They also have a handful throughout the country that are privately operated.
K2. On the Pakistan side of the Line of Control that has separated the Indian from the Pakistan controlled Kashmir ever since 1949.
The mountains near the Pakistan Afghanistan border have a tendency to isolate people. Many of these areas are lawless and controlled by warlords.
I think it might have been Great Brittain, they controlled what is now India, Pakistan, and other countries.
Pakistan has a 132 Teraflop supercomputer at National University of Science and Technology.
British India included Pakistan (and Bangladesh) and was controlled by the United Kingdom. Upon independence, the region split into two countries: India and Pakistan (which included Bangladesh at the time).
The name of the microorganism is the dengue virus.
The most important way to control dengue is by controlling the mosquito population that spreads it - spraying, using mosquito nets, and preventing eggs from hatching and larvae from maturing. Standing water, e.g. in tanks or buckets, should either have chemicals added or not be allowed to stand.