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Jammu & Kashmir Reports ~1,200 Dengue Cases in 2026
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 02:32 AM
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Health officials in Jammu & Kashmir have recorded approximately 1,200 dengue cases across the region in 2026.
Health authorities in Jammu & Kashmir announced that roughly 1,200 dengue cases have been confirmed across the state during the year 2026. The cases were reported from multiple districts, indicating a widespread outbreak.
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to residents to take preventive measures, such as eliminating stagnant water and using mosquito repellents. Local hospitals have increased their capacity to treat patients with dengue fever.
Officials are conducting vector control operations, including fogging and community clean‑up drives, to curb the spread of the disease. They have also urged people to seek medical attention promptly if they develop symptoms.
The health department is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as more data becomes available.
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to residents to take preventive measures, such as eliminating stagnant water and using mosquito repellents. Local hospitals have increased their capacity to treat patients with dengue fever.
Officials are conducting vector control operations, including fogging and community clean‑up drives, to curb the spread of the disease. They have also urged people to seek medical attention promptly if they develop symptoms.
The health department is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as more data becomes available.