*Administration intensifies anti-dengue drive across Kapurthala*
*DC orders aggressive surveillance, door-to-door inspections and fogging after 16 dengue cases reported*
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding public health and preventing the spread of dengue, the district administration has intensified its anti-dengue campaign across Kapurthala. As part of a comprehensive prevention strategy, multiple anti-larva teams have been deployed to carry out extensive door-to-door inspections, fever surveillance and public awareness activities in identified hotspot areas, while fogging operations have also been stepped up.
Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal said that 16 dengue cases had so far reported in the district. He said the intensified campaign aimed to contain the spread of the vector-borne disease through coordinated surveillance, elimination of mosquito breeding sites and enhanced public participation.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that joint teams comprising Multi-Purpose Health Workers, Community Health Officers, ASHA workers, breeding checkers, nursing students, sanitary inspectors, Gram Rozgar Sewaks, Resident Welfare Associations and Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committees have been mobilized across the district. These teams are conducting door-to-door inspections to detect and destroy mosquito breeding sites, applying larvicides wherever required, undertaking active fever surveillance and case detection, organizing awareness campaigns and coordinating outdoor fogging in affected localities with the municipal councils and the Rural Development and Panchayat Department. Further, Municipal Corporations in Kapurthala and Phagwara have also been directed to step up fogging operations in all areas.
Appealing for public cooperation, the Deputy Commissioner urged residents to ensure that all water storage containers remain properly covered and are cleaned regularly. He advised people to remove old tyres, broken pots, discarded utensils, unused containers and other objects capable of collecting rainwater. He also stressed that coolers, flower pots and water trays should be cleaned and dried at least once every week to prevent mosquito breeding.
"Dengue prevention is not merely the responsibility of government departments; it is a collective social responsibility. Public awareness and active community participation remain our strongest weapons in the fight against dengue," the Deputy Commissioner said.
Civil Surgeon Dr Rajeev Parashar said Dhilwan block had emerged as the worst-affected area with six dengue cases reported so far. It was followed by Kala Sanghian and Urban Kapurthala blocks with four cases each, while Urban Phagwara and Panchhat blocks have reported one case each. He said all these areas were under close surveillance considering the prevailing situation as well as their history of reporting a higher incidence of dengue in previous years.
*Do's and Don'ts to Prevent Dengue*
Empty and clean coolers, flower pots and other water containers at least once every week.
Do not allow water to stagnate in tyres, drums, buckets, pots or discarded containers.
Wear full-sleeved clothes and avoid clothing that exposes arms and legs.
Ensure children wear full-sleeved clothes while playing outdoors.
Use mosquito repellents, window screens and mosquito nets, especially during daytime when dengue mosquitoes are most active.
Seek immediate medical attention if you develop high fever, severe headache, body aches or other symptoms suggestive of dengue.
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