Dengue related infections have gripped Pakistan as well as other countries. Dengue can be a serious infection, yet preventable. Timely, precise vigilance can curtail this menace to bare minimum. Surveillance, larvicidal activities are the key factors in prevention of Dengue infection. Once infection has occurred, morbidity and mortality can be minimized with close monitoring and exemplary medical management. Patient presenting late in the course of the disease can run into hurdles, therefore timely checkup and close monitoring is the way to save lives. Dengue Expert Advisory Group was formed for provision of advanced clinical advice for management of difficult dengue cases, development of national guidelines and capacity building for medical and paramedical staff. We at DEAG, are working hand in hand with Primary, Specialized healthcare and CDC to facilitate patients with meticulous dengue management.
Dengue fever has touched lives adversely, leaving behind tears and fears, scaring the psyche of the nation for at least a short time. A nation that is already fighting war on terror on multiple fronts, Dengue related morbidity and mortality could not have occurred at a more difficult time. Instead of giving up to this adversity, we decided to stand up and take the challenge head on. Since Dengue related infections are a relatively new disease in this part of the world, doctors' training and guidance was of paramount importance. For this very purpose, Dengue Expert Advisory Group was formed for provision of advanced clinical advice for management of difficult dengue cases, development of national guidelines and capacity building for medical and paramedical staff.
Prof. Tanvir us Salam, Professor of Medicine (MD, FACP, FCCP)
Chairman DEAG (2021-2023)
Dengue Expert Advisory Group