# Dengue in KP: 3,771 cases and 2 deaths, Kohat hit hardest with 2,319 as governor orders emergency steps

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Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 18 Oct 2026
Updated: 18 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 18 Oct 2026

> Governor Faisal Karim Kundi told Kohat's administration to take emergency measures. The province has 1,666 isolation beds for dengue patients.

**Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported 3,771 dengue cases and two deaths** this season, and **Kohat accounts for 2,319** of them, officials told a meeting chaired by Governor **Faisal Karim Kundi** in Peshawar, The Express Tribune reported on **Sunday 18 October**.

## The numbers

| | |
|---|---|
| Confirmed cases in KP | 3,771 |
| Deaths | 2 |
| Kohat district | 2,319 cases (about 61% of the total) |
| Isolation beds set up | 1,666 across the province |

The report did not say where the two deaths occurred.

## What the governor ordered

- **Kohat's district administration** must take emergency measures to control the outbreak and report progress to him.
- **Other affected districts** must act at once with their district administrations.
- **Money and supplies** for the anti-dengue campaign must reach district administrations on priority.

Officials blamed climate change, unplanned urban growth, poor sanitation and power load-shedding, among other things, for the spread. A provincial action plan assigns jobs to each department, surveillance is being tightened so cases are picked up faster, and a public awareness campaign is under way. Health Advisor Lt Gen (retd) Nigar Johar and the health secretary attended.

## How to protect your family

The dengue mosquito breeds in clean standing water and bites mostly in the daytime, especially early morning and late afternoon.

1. **Empty standing water** at least once a week: flower pots, coolers, tyres, water tanks without lids, rooftop buckets.
2. **Cover up**: long sleeves and repellent, especially for children going to school.
3. **Use nets and screens**, including for daytime naps.
4. **Get tested early** if you have a high fever with body ache, pain behind the eyes or a rash. Doctors advise against aspirin and ibuprofen when dengue is suspected; ask your doctor before taking any painkiller.

Our guide to [dengue test prices in Pakistan](/guides/health/dengue-test-price-in-pakistan) explains which test to ask for (NS1 in the first days of fever, then CBC for platelets) and what each costs.

Peak dengue season in Pakistan usually runs until mid-November, when cooler nights slow the mosquitoes down.

## Frequently asked questions

**How many dengue cases are there in KP in 2026?**

3,771 confirmed cases and two deaths as of 18 October 2026, with 2,319 of them in Kohat district, according to officials at a meeting chaired by the governor.

## Sources

- Kundi moves to curb dengue as cases surge (The Express Tribune): https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635487/kundi-moves-to-curb-dengue-as-cases-surge

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