‘Commissioners should focus on cleanliness’
The department said dengue was the most widespread vector-borne infection
LAHORE:
The Environment Protection Department directed commissioners on Tuesday to take immediate steps to improve cleanliness arrangements in their districts. The department asked them to properly dispose of solid waste and take steps to prevent outbreak of dengue fever. It said water storage facilities should be covered and water leaks prevented.
The department said dengue was the most widespread vector-borne infection and had become a major health concern in recent years.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 11th, 2015.
The Environment Protection Department directed commissioners on Tuesday to take immediate steps to improve cleanliness arrangements in their districts. The department asked them to properly dispose of solid waste and take steps to prevent outbreak of dengue fever. It said water storage facilities should be covered and water leaks prevented.
The department said dengue was the most widespread vector-borne infection and had become a major health concern in recent years.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 11th, 2015.