641 dengue cases reported in September.

KARACHI -- Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani has taken notice of the reports showing that 641 dengue fever cases reported during the current month in Karachi, and ordered launching of mass awareness campaign for prevention of disease and timely treatment of patients.

He also directed the deputy commissioners and other concerned officials to initiate an effective programme for mitigation of dengue fever in the city.

The decision was taken in a meeting held under the chairmanship of commissioner Karachi Iftikhar shallwani on Thursday at his office to review the situation of fumigation. The meeting also reviewed the measures adopted for prevention and control of dengue fever, reported on almost daily basis from different parts of the city.

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