Lady health workers have visited 15,000 houses and 40 schools as part of awareness campaign. DESIGN: MARIAM ESSA
The anti-dengue drive in the suburbs of the federal capital is ongoing, according to a statement issued by the district health department of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Monday.
District Health Officer Dr Najeeb Durrani, who is also in-charge of the Dengue Fever Control Cell, said that over 20,000 pamphlets containing preventive measures against dengue have been distributed in Islamabad’s rural areas. He said that lady health workers have visited 15,000 houses and 40 schools as part of awareness campaign.
Besides, he said around 30 active breeding sites have been eliminated and anti-dengue spraying has been carried out at over 50 sites including solid waste disposal areas. He urged citizens to take necessary preventive measures against dengue and keep their houses and surroundings clean. The ICT administration had launched an anti-dengue drive in the rural areas in September.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 24th, 2013.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ