Dengue Prevention Guide for Pakistan

Dengue spreads through mosquito bites and cases in Pakistan usually rise during and after the monsoon — October is peak season, so take extra care from September to November. Use the checklist below to protect your home, and the symptom checker to decide whether you need a doctor.

Symptom checker

Tick every symptom you or the patient currently has, then press the button. The result gives simple guidance only.

Home prevention checklist

Dengue mosquitoes breed in clean standing water, even a bottle cap. Tick each action as you complete it — your progress is saved on this device.

• Empty and scrub water containers, coolers, plant pots and animal drinking bowls at least once a week
• Cover all stored water tanks and drums with tight lids
• Clean and dry air-cooler and AC trays regularly so no water stands
• Throw away old tyres, bottles, cans and broken pots where rainwater collects
• Fix window and door screens and repair any tears
• Sleep under a mosquito net, especially for children, the elderly and the sick
• Use mosquito repellent on exposed skin when mosquitoes are active
• Wear long sleeves and full-length trousers at dawn and dusk
• Keep the street and surroundings clean and join local anti-dengue cleanliness drives
• Report heavy mosquito breeding sites to your local health department or municipal office

When to see a doctor — warning signs