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FAISALABAD, Nov 25 (APP):The divisional administration has intensified its efforts to ensure a dengue-free Faisalabad, with Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar chairing a high-level meeting to review ongoing anti-dengue measures.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Captain (Retired) Nadeem Nasir and other officials were also present at the meeting. During the briefing, the divisional commissioner was informed that 56 dengue cases have been reported in the district so far this year, compared to 73 cases at the same time last year.
Officials shared that dengue surveillance has been significantly ramped up, with over 30,000 inspections conducted to date—more than double the 15,000 inspections carried out during the corresponding period last year. These expanded inspections focus on monitoring hotspot areas, including residential, commercial, and outdoor sites.
Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar directed the district administration to further activate anti-dengue teams and ensure immediate destruction of any detected larvae through visible and effective measures. He praised the encouraging surveillance results in Lyallpur and Iqbal Towns but urged intensified action in Jaranwala’s rural areas, where larvae presence has been identified.
He instructed the Director Health Services and CEO Health to ensure zero negligence in monitoring high-risk union councils, stressing the need for stronger indoor and outdoor surveillance.
Emphasizing the importance of public awareness, the commissioner called for an expanded and result-oriented awareness campaign, highlighting that community cooperation is crucial in preventing dengue outbreaks. He urged field teams to remain vigilant and proactive, with “eyes wide open,” to break the breeding cycle at all potential hotspots, ensuring that the division once again defeats dengue this season.