163rd Meeting of Dengue Expert Advisory Group (DEAG) Punjab dated 19-02-2025 was held In DEAG meeting room, Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore under the chairmanship of Prof. Muhammad Imran Hassan Khan. Deputy Secretary (Technical) SHC&ME, representative from IPH, Punjab Healthcare Commission, PITB and other respected DEAG members (in person and online) participated in the meeting. The following agenda items were discussed:

1. Current Dengue situation in Punjab by Dr. Anjum Razak, PITB & Prof. Waseem Akram.

2. Discussion regarding Training of Doctors and Nurses on clinical management of dengue fever in year 2025.

3. Discussion regarding updates on necessary improvements needed in PITB Dengue Dashboard.

4. Discussion on new research topics

a. All clinical members and others are encouraged to propose new research ideas