DC orders fogging to prevent spread of vector-borne diseases in Amritsar

After relief and rescue work in flood-affected areas, the district administration has now shifted its focus towards health needs of the residents fearing outbreak of vector-borne diseases. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sakshi Sawhney said to stop the spread of diseases, spray of chemicals and fogging has been started in villages where water is still standing.

She said 11 fogging machines have been provided and will be run in two shifts daily to cover maximum areas. Preventing water-borne and mosquito-related diseases such as malaria and chikungunya is the top priority at this stage, she said.

The DC, after holding a meeting with Civil Surgeon Dr Swarnjit Dhawan and Guru Nanak Dev Medical College Principal Rajiv Devgan, directed health officials to complete the work without any delay. Along with department staff, ASHA workers and volunteers will also join this campaign.

Sawhney also instructed that mosquito nets and mosquito repellent creams should be distributed to all needy families to prevent mosquito bites. She said, “The natural disaster has already caused enough damage. Now, no harm should happen due to our negligence. That is why medicine spraying must continue without any break.”