The Health and Family Welfare Department, District Ludhiana, observed National Dengue Day across the district today with awareness activities, clean-up drives, and an appeal to residents to help prevent the spread of .
Civil Surgeon Dr Ramandeep Kaur said the department organised awareness camps, door-to-door campaigns, and inspections of water-holding points in both urban and rural areas. She said the teams focused on removing stagnant water, which becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes, and sensitising people about the early symptoms of dengue.
Dr. Kaur said the department had directed health institutions in the district to remain alert for patients with fever, body ache, headache, and other common signs of dengue. She added that frontline health workers were instructed to step up surveillance and guide families on preventive measures.
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease spread by the . Health officials said the illness usually causes high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea, and rash. They warned that symptoms such as bleeding, persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, and breathlessness require immediate medical attention.
Residents were advised to protect themselves by keeping water tanks and containers covered, emptying coolers and pots regularly, cleaning rooftops and drains, and using mosquito repellents and full-sleeved clothing. The department also appealed to people not to allow stagnant water to collect in and around homes, construction sites, and vacant plots.
Dr. Kaur urged the public to cooperate with health teams and report dengue-related symptoms at the earliest. She said timely diagnosis, proper care, and community participation are key to controlling the disease.
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