Pindi ramps up anti-dengue efforts

The Rawalpindi Waste Management Company is making efforts to free Pindi from dengue virus.

According to a spokesperson, the workers removed tons of waste during rains while desilting of drains and mechanical sweeping of city areas was being carried out.

In addition, the communication teams were distributing waste bags and pamphlets in various areas of all tehsils of the district to highlight the importance of cleanliness and dengue prevention. To eradicate dengue larvae, he added that comprehensive SOPs and an action plan were being followed and weekly reports were being submitted to the district government and the government of Punjab.