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BAHAWALPUR, Aug 09 (APP):A meeting of the District Emergency Response Committee for Dengue Control was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Zaheer Anwar Jappa in the committee room of his office.
The meeting reviewed the measures taken for dengue control from July 29 to August 7. Additional Deputy Commissioner General Muhammad Ahmar Ali, DHO Dr. Zeeshan Rauf, District Focal Person Dr. Qudsia Anwar, officials from Bahawal Victoria Hospital and Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi Hospital, Deputy District Health Officers, entomologists, and officials and focal persons from relevant departments were present at the meeting.
The Deputy Commissioner instructed that preventive measures against dengue be effectively implemented, emphasizing the need for cleanliness and roof cleaning.
He directed improvements in Android user activities and insisted on proactive work in the field. “Legal action should be taken against those who fail to carry out Android user activities correctly”, he instructed.
Regular surveillance for dengue larvae is necessary, and members of the indoor and outdoor teams established for dengue control should work effectively in the field. He stated that 100 percent coverage of hot spots related to dengue larvae breeding should be ensured throughout the district.
The Emergency Response Committee at the tehsil level should operate actively, with regular meetings held at the tehsil level and members engaged in field activities.
During the briefing, District Focal Person Dr. Qudsia Anwar reported that from January 1 to August 7, as many as 5205 suspected dengue cases had been reported in the district, including 7 patients who had traveled from other cities.
She further mentioned that dengue larvae were found during surveillance at 37 locations. Effective measures are being taken to eliminate dengue larvae.
She noted that there are 1806 dengue-related hot spots in the district, with efforts made to ensure their coverage. Additionally, 520 indoor and outdoor teams are actively engaged in dengue control activities throughout the district.