In a major initiative to strengthen dengue prevention and protect public health, the District Health Department launched an intensive Anti-Dengue Campaign across the district covering both government and private offices along with residential areas. Special surveillance and awareness teams were mobilized to conduct extensive field activities aimed at eliminating mosquito breeding sources and spreading awareness among the public regarding preventive measures against dengue.
During the campaign, teams organized IEC (Information, Education and Communication) awareness activities to educate citizens about dengue symptoms, preventive practices, and the importance of maintaining cleanliness in homes, offices, and surrounding areas. Field staff conducted rigorous inspections to identify stagnant water collections and check for the presence of mosquito breeding. Wherever larvae were detected, immediate destruction of larvae was carried out, followed by spray activities and anti-larval measures in vulnerable and high-risk areas to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases.
The campaign activities were conducted by MPHWs, Swasth Sahayaks, and Breeding Checkers with active participation from nursing students, who played a significant role in community interaction and awareness generation. The operations were supervised by the District Epidemiologist, AMO, and MPHS to ensure strict implementation and effective monitoring of all preventive measures.
As part of the large-scale drive, teams visited a total of 261 government and private offices, covered 358 areas, inspected 9,902 houses, and checked 20,546 containers for mosquito breeding. The Health Department also appealed to residents to regularly clean water containers, coolers, flower pots, tyres, and rooftops to prevent water stagnation.
Civil Surgeon Dr. Ramandeep Kaur stated that the Health Department is fully committed to controlling dengue and safeguarding the health of the community through continuous surveillance and preventive action. She said, “The rise in temperature and intermittent rains create favourable conditions for mosquito breeding, therefore public cooperation is extremely important in the fight against dengue. Our field teams are working tirelessly across the district to identify breeding sites, spread awareness, and ensure timely preventive action. Every citizen must take responsibility by keeping their surroundings clean and dry. Even a small amount of stagnant water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Early reporting of symptoms such as fever, severe headache, body pain, or weakness can help in timely diagnosis and treatment. Together, we can successfully prevent dengue and protect our community.”
The District Health Department reiterated that such intensive anti-dengue activities will continue throughout the district in the coming weeks to ensure maximum public safety and effective control of vector-borne diseases.
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