Regular anti-dengue measures stressed in twin cities

Caretaker Provincial Minister for Primary and Secondary Health Dr Jamal Nasir on Monday directed the officials of the twin cities’ administration to take collaborative anti-dengue measures at least 3 to 4 days per week in the bordering areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Presiding over a meeting to review anti-dengue arrangements along with Rawalpindi Commissioner Laiqat Ali Chatta, he said anti-dengue activities must not be compromised due to the ongoing anti-polio campaign.

Meanwhile, Liaqat Ali Chatta said 19 private hospitals had been mandated to establish dengue wards to deal with the increasing number of patients. He directed the officials of the Health Care Commission to visit the private hospitals and ensure the setting up of dengue wards.

He further directed the officials to expedite anti-dengue surveillance and ensure strict compliance to anti-dengue SOPs. Similarly, Rawalpindi Cantonment Board Station Commander Brigadier Salman while taking part in the meeting directed the officials to ensure the cleanliness of offices, in-house and outdoor settings and leave no place wet or with stagnant water as puddles of water were the leading cause of mosquito breeding.

He also directed the officials of the relevant departments to cut grass, bushes and trees in the educational institutions.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 5^th, 2023.