Dr. Santosh Bharti, District Epidemiologist, explained that Chikungunya cases in Mansa are higher because testing facilities are available at Budhlada and Mansa Civil Hospitals. Special wards with mosquito nets are arranged for patients. He clarified that mosquitoes breed in clean, stagnant water, not dirty water.

Advocate Aneesh Jindal blamed poor sanitation and collapsed sewage systems. Many families near the bus stand and Lalluana Road have multiple patients, while mosquito control is mostly handled by local groups.

Chikungunya causes fever, joint pain, and rashes, while dengue brings body pain and can be fatal if severe. Experts warn citizens to avoid mosquito breeding spots and keep their surroundings clean.

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The minister emphasized the importance of public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about preventive measures amid changing weather conditions that increase the risk of vector-borne and water-borne diseases.

He instructed health officials to strengthen sanitation drives, ensure adequate availability of medicines, and maintain strict disease surveillance systems across urban and rural areas. The minister also directed district health officers to coordinate with local bodies to prevent mosquito breeding and safeguard public health.

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Lawmakers and locals criticized the district health authorities for weak preventive measures and insufficient healthcare facilities. Social workers said anti-mosquito campaigns have been largely symbolic, and the district lacks a dedicated dengue control unit. Panjgur, with about one million residents, has no effective system to fight dengue.

National Party leader Rahmat Saleh Baloch urged the provincial government, WHO, and UNICEF to send medical teams immediately. He also requested declaring Panjgur a dengue-affected district, launching fumigation campaigns, and improving hospital facilities. Civil society groups called for a dedicated dengue treatment unit at Panjgur Hospital.

Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities declared a Chikungunya outbreak in Peshawar’s Sufaid Dheri area after 16 cases were detected. The cases appeared in zones with high dengue incidence. Health officials confirmed they are taking prompt action to contain the viral fever and protect residents.

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