Dengue surveillance under way in Lahore

Teams gear up for anti-dengue spray process

LAHORE:

An anti-dengue campaign, launched by the district administration, is underway in which surveillance is being carried out at various points in the provincial capital.

Model Town Assistant Commissioner Zeeshan Nasirullah Ranjha visited on Saturday Union Council (UC) 106, Afghani Road, Samanabad zone, where he checked staff working in the streets for indoor surveillance. He directed the teams to gear up the pace of the anti-dengue spray process.

Cantt Assistant Commissioner Marzia Saleem visited Walton area to review measures pertaining to dengue larvae surveillance. The officers also inspected the attendance and performance of the anti-dengue staff deputed on field duty in the area. They also asked about the staff performance and working from the residents of the area. They instructed the residents of the area to adopt precautionary measures to avoid dengue.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 23^rd, 2020.