It has been reported in the prestigious Science Journal of USA dated 13-08-2010 that the Dengue fever was transmitted by Aedes aegypti also known as the yellow fever mosquito. This originated in Africa but has colonized tropical and subtropical areas around the world. Recently the dengue fever is reported to be spreading in Pakistan and particularly in Lahore.
What is required is a massive spraying programme in Lahore and wherever the incidence of dengue fever is reported. The abysmal failure of Health Departments to control the spread of mosquitoes and disease resulted in his suspension but that is of little solace to hundreds of patients of Dengue fever.
DR M YAQOOB BHATTI
Lahore
