RAWALPINDI:
A health official has cautioned that the dengue mosquito larva still existed in some areas of Rawalpindi, urging to make concerted efforts to raise awareness about the virus.
Rawalpindi DHO Dr Khalid Randhawa said on Sunday that the larva has been found in different localities recently which could cause dengue among the area inhabitants.
He said that larva was found in Rata Amral, Hazara Colony, Dhoke Mangtal, Fouji Colony, Bangash Colony and Dhoke Naju, located near Pirwadhai bus terminal.
He said that the larva was found during indoor surveillance. He advised the people to adopt precautionary measures by avoiding breeding ground to the virus.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 23rd, 2014.
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