Court moved against govt failure to control dengue spread

A resident of Haripur on Saturday approached the Consumer Court to seek legal action against various government departments for their failure to conduct necessary dengue control measures.

In the wake of the dengue outbreak in the region, a citizen of Haripur, Waqas Ahmed, submitted a formal petition highlighting the alarming rise in mosquito populations in areas such as Malkiar Road and Mohalla Asifabad. In his petition, Ahmed expressed serious concerns about the potential spread of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases due to the absence of any effective control measures in the region.

He pointed out that despite the increasing presence of mosquitoes, neither the Health Department nor any relevant authority has undertaken the essential task of conducting dengue or general mosquito control sprays. The petition identifies several respondents, including the Health Department, Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA), the Deputy Commissioner and the official incharge of the Dengue Control Programme.

Ahmed called for immediate action, specifically requesting that health officials carry out a comprehensive household-to-household dengue spray campaign to mitigate the risks associated with the mosquito infestation.

The Consumer Court responded to the petition by issuing notices to the involved parties, requiring them to appear in court on Tuesday to address these urgent public health issues.

This case underscores the critical need for proactive measures to combat vector-borne diseases, especially as the threat of dengue remains prevalent during the monsoon season. Residents of Haripur are hopeful that legal action will prompt relevant authorities to take swift and effective measures to safeguard public health and prevent a potential outbreak of dengue in the community.