Published on, Aug. 28 -- August 28, 2025 12:21 PM

PESHAWAR: Dengue cases are steadily rising across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as recent rains and shifting weather patterns have created favorable conditions for mosquito breeding, prompting serious concern for health officials. Official figures confirm that the total number of infections has now reached 398 across the province, with 308 patients already recovering, while 90 cases remain active and under treatment in different districts. The sudden increase has raised alarms for the provincial health department, as 82 fresh cases were detected in just the last 24 hours.

Charsadda has emerged as the hardest-hit district, with 73 active patients currently receiving treatment in hospitals and health...