K-P launches awareness drive to fight dengue

A collaborative effort has been initiated by Rescue 1122, PDMA, district administrations and Civil Defence to raise awareness about dengue prevention and control measures across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).

Various activities, including door-to-door campaigns, community-based initiatives, awareness walks, and social media campaigns, are currently underway in this regard.

The campaign to prevent the spread of the dengue virus is actively taking place in multiple districts, including Kohat, Lower Dir, Chitral, Bajaur, Mansehra, and Swat.

Secretary Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department, Abdul Basit on Sunday said that the relief department has provided comprehensive guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to all relevant authorities and district administrations to effectively control the potential outbreak of dengue.

Clear responsibilities have been assigned to each stakeholder involved. He further highlighted that the additional deputy commissioner relief is leading the campaign in the districts.

He emphasized that the dengue campaign is a comprehensive and coordinated effort aimed at raising awareness about dengue.

The campaign includes public awareness and education, community engagement through organizing meetings and workshops to disseminate information about dengue and engage the community in prevention activities.

Moreover, awareness materials such as brochures, pamphlets, and other informative materials are being distributed in public places to raise awareness and promote preventive actions.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 22^nd, 2023.