Steps against dengue reviewed in Pakistan

Daily Times
Dec 31, 2023

Steps against dengue reviewed in Pakistan


A meeting of the District Emergency Response Committee (DERC) for Anti-Dengue was held under the chairmanship of Narowal Deputy Commissioner Syed Hassan Raza in which the performance of teams was reviewed along with a detailed review of activities.

The meeting was attended by CEO Health Dr. Naveed Haider, DHO Dr. Muhammed Tariq, entomologist Amanat Ali besides officers from departments concerned, like Environment, Livestock, Rescue 1122, Transport, Industries, Food, Agriculture, Education, Civil Defence and Public Affairs.

The DC urged the dengue teams to clear all hotspots for larval surveillance and asked officers to monitor the performance of the teams. He said that the surveillance of houses, ponds, nurseries, graveyards, scrap shops service stations, under-construction buildings and other hotspots should be be regularly made. “The awareness campaign should also be continued effectively,” he added.