Dengue surge: 20 teams formed for door-to-door campaign

Our Correspondent

Nahan, July 31
In the last two months, the number dengue cases in Sirmaur district has reached to 488, out of which 400 are from Amarpur Mohalla of Nahan city. In response to the rising number of dengue cases in the area, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ajay Pathak convened a special meeting to address the health crisis today.
The meeting was attended by key health officials, including Dr Amitabh Jain, Medical Superintendent of the local medical college; Dr Sanjay from Preventive and Community Medicine (PCM) Department; District Health Officer Dr Nisar Ahmad; District Programme Officer Dr Vinod Sangal; Block Medical Officer Dr Monisha Aggarwal; and representatives from the Nahan and Padmavati Nursing Colleges, along with members of the Municipal Council.
A detailed plan was formulated to launch a robust anti-dengue campaign in the affected areas. The initiative will involve the formation of 20 teams consisting of medical and nursing students, ASHA and anganwadi workers, along with the municipal staff. These teams will conduct door-to-door visits twice a week to educate residents about dengue prevention and eliminate potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
“These teams will inspect homes and surrounding areas, focusing on places like flower pots and old tires where water may accumulate, providing breeding grounds for the dengue-carrying mosquitoes,” said Dr Pathak. He emphasised that residents must cooperate with the teams to ensure the success of the campaign. Each team will be supported by ward councillors.
Dr Pathak expressed concern that previous efforts were hindered by lack of cooperation from the residents. “We appeal to the residents of the Amarpur locality to support our teams so that we can control the rising number of dengue cases in the area,” the CMO urged.
“Do not let water to accumulate in tyres, flower pots or other containers. Empty and dry the coolers, vases and pet water dishes at least once a week. Use mosquito nets while sleeping, wear long-sleeved clothing when going outside and seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of dengue or malaria,” the CMO added.
The campaign underscores the importance of community cooperation in combating the dengue outbreak. “Preventing dengue is not just about avoiding the disease, but about safeguarding the entire community. Your caution ensures everyone’s safety,” Dr Pathak concluded.