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RAWALPINDI, Aug 4 (APP):Rawalpindi Waste Management Company(RWMC) was making all-out efforts to free Rawalpindi from the fatal dengue virus.
According to RWMC spokesman, the company workers removed hundreds of tons of waste during rains while desilting of drains and mechanical sweeping of city areas was also being carried out regularly.
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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and an action plan were being followed and weekly reports were being submitted to the district government and the government of Punjab.
Furthermore, he urged the residents to keep an eye on junkyards, schools and under-construction buildings, which led to the spread of dengue larvae and left no place wet or stagnant water. In case of any complaint, citizens were asked to register their complaints on helpline number 1139, which would be rectified immediately, he added.