ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal launched the National Anti-Dengue Campaign 2025 in Islamabad, stressing that prevention is the key to protecting people from the deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Kamal said the government was implementing an integrated strategy to control dengue and urged citizens to take preventive measures.
“We should not wait for patients to fill hospitals. Our priority is to stop the spread of dengue before it reaches that stage,” he said.
The minister warned that dengue is a serious public health threat, caused by mosquitoes that breed in clean water.
He said recent rains had led to a sharp rise in cases, with over 300 cases reported in rural areas of Islamabad and more than 100 in urban areas. Eliminating mosquito breeding sites, he added, was the top priority of the Health Ministry.
Kamal called health service a sacred duty, saying those who work tirelessly to protect people from disease earn Allah’s blessings.
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He announced that machinery and facilities were being upgraded to strengthen the anti-dengue drive and urged Islamabad’s elected representatives, especially the three MNAs, to play their role in creating awareness.
The health minister praised frontline workers, calling them “heroes” of the campaign. He also appealed to citizens to strictly follow Health Ministry guidelines, reminding them that dengue mosquitoes breed in clean water.
Kamal stressed that building more hospitals was not a permanent solution and that prevention was the only way to defeat dengue.
“The government is using all available resources to eliminate dengue and build a healthier society,” he said.
The minister also spoke about the cervical cancer awareness campaign, revealing that around 5,000 women are diagnosed each year in Pakistan, with 3,000 losing their lives.
He urged families to ensure timely vaccination for prevention, condemning those who spread false information about vaccines.
“Those who spread lies about vaccines must fear God and stop this harmful behaviour,” he added.
Kamal reaffirmed his ministry’s determination to ensure the success of the National Anti-Dengue Campaign, despite the challenges.
