RWMC conducts anti-dengue campaign in mosques

RWMC urge people to educate in the lights of Islamic teachings

RAWALPINDI: The communication teams of Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC), with the collaboration of Albayrak, carried out its cleanliness and anti-dengue awareness campaign on Friday, to raise awareness about the lifecycle, prevalence, treatment and prevention of dengue.

According to a spokesman, the teams of RWMC asked the Masjid Imams / Khateebs of Jamia Masjid Darul Islam, Anwar-e-Madina and Masjid Alhabib of Chah Sultan and urged them to play their part in educating the people about the importance of cleanliness in the light of Islamic teachings in the sermons of Friday prayer.

The objective of the activity was to reach out to a maximum number of people, in order to educate the general public about the precautionary measures for dengue to get rid of it, spokesman said.

The teams also distributed waste bags and leaflets among those present to educate them about the importance of cleanliness and prevention of dengue. In a message, RWMC has requested the people to keep an eye on junkyards, schools and under construction buildings which lead to spread of dengue larvae and also to make sure they leave no place wet or with stagnant water.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 13^th, 2019.