The recent epidemic of dengue fever in Pakistan has now reached the small town of Rabwah in central Punjab.
So far only 3 cases have been reported, Those affected by the epidemic are being treated at the local Fazle Umar Hospital.
A fumigation drive to kill mosquitoes has been launched by the local authorities.
Over 5,000 people in Punjab have been affected by the disease and at least 9 people have been killed. Most of the cases have been reported in the provincial capital Lahore.
According to health experts the disease is spreading due to poor hygiene conditions and heavy monsoon rains have created ideal conditions for dengue carrying mosquitoes to flourish.
Currently there is no cure or vaccine for dengue fever but a homeopathic remedy is being distributed in Rabwah. The remedy was devised by Late Mirza Tahir Ahmad who was the 4th Head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and a renowned homeopath.
Following is the Homeopathic Remedy for Dengue Fever:
A. Preventive **
1 – Dengue Fever 200 – Once a week
2 – Bryonia &Rhustox &Ipecac & China & Eupatorium 30C – All mixed, once a day
B. Treatment **
1 – Aconite &Arsanic Alb. 200C
2 – Typhoidinum &Pyrogenium 30C
1 & 2 alternatively, each once a week (3 days apart)
3 – Bryonia &Rhustox &Ipecac &China & Eupatorium 30C – All mixed – twice a day (morning and evening)
4 – Echinacea Q – 10 drops in few sips of water, twice a day after meals