Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, today led tributes to the district administration and health authorities as Rawalpindi marked two monumental public health achievements—a historic decline in dengue cases and 15 consecutive years of polio-free status—at a "Celebration of Success" event held at PC Rawalpindi.
Addressing an assembly of health officials, frontline workers, and community representatives, Barrister Danyal hailed the strategic vision and relentless efforts that delivered a dramatic turnaround in the fight against dengue. From 6,606 reported cases in 2024, the district successfully reduced the figure to just 1,586 in 2025—a reduction of unprecedented scale achieved through sustained anti-dengue campaigns, community mobilization, and the tireless work of health teams operating across the district.
"This victory belongs to the sanitation workers who drained stagnant water under the scorching sun, to the health teams who went door to door educating families, and to an administration that made public health its highest priority".
The gathering also celebrated Rawalpindi's remarkable 15-year milestone of remaining Polio-Free—an enduring legacy built on the unwavering commitment of health workers and community cooperation. Adding to this achievement, the district has recorded five consecutive immunization campaigns with 100 percent LQAS (Lot Quality Assurance Sampling) results, setting a national benchmark for vaccination coverage.
Looking forward, he urged stakeholders to build on this momentum, setting sights on eliminating dengue entirely and extending the polio-free legacy indefinitely. "Rawalpindi has shown the way," he concluded. "Let the rest of the nation follow."
