In a major development for health workers on the frontline of the dengue campaign, the District Health Office (DHO) has decided to regularise daily wage dengue workers serving in the federal capital.
According to officials, the DHO has forwarded the PC-4 to the Federal Ministry of Health for approval. Currently, 500 dengue workers are recruited on daily wages under the DHO office, while 80 other non-permanent project employees are also engaged in anti-dengue activities.
If approved, a total of 580 employees will be regularised, giving them long-term job security and benefits.
Officials said the move reflects recognition of the workers’ vital role in combating dengue outbreaks in Islamabad.