Capital targets schools in dengue fight

Launches strict inspections, fumigation &public awareness efforts

ISLAMABAD:

The district administration has ramped up efforts to combat the spread of dengue, focusing on schools and urban areas through strict inspections, fumigation, and public awareness campaigns. According to a spokesperson for the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, the initiative is particularly targeting schools.

The Assistant Commissioner (AC) conducted inspections at six private schools to ensure compliance with anti-dengue Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Schools identified as breeding sites for dengue larvae face strict penalties, and two individuals have already been arrested for SOP violations. Islamabad Deputy Commissioner, Irfan Nawaz Memon, stressed the need for schools to hold staff accountable for any larvae found on their premises.

In addition to school inspections, the district administration is conducting widespread fumigation to eliminate mosquito breeding sites across the Federal Capital. After completing fumigation in rural areas, the campaign has now moved to urban neighbourhoods. Areas such as Sector G-6, Aabpara, Melody, F-6 Markaz, and F-7 Markaz have already undergone treatment.

DC Memon emphasised that the administration is committed to dengue prevention and is actively informing citizens about necessary precautions. Hospitals have set up special wards for dengue patients, and fumigation efforts are being expanded to cover more areas, including Main Railway Road, Shams Colony, H-13, and suburban regions like Swan Garden and Jinnah Garden.

The fumigation process has also reached key locations such as Alipur, Sihala, Koral Chowk, and Dhoke Abbasi. DC Memon has ordered an acceleration of fumigation efforts citywide and underscored the importance of raising public awareness about dengue prevention. Residents are encouraged to take precautionary measures and participate in ongoing public awareness campaigns. Memon called on citizens to collaborate with the district administration in the fight against dengue, emphasising that everyone has a role in keeping the city safe from this disease