Nawanshahr: ‘Dry Day’ campaign targets mosquito breeding, raises dengue awareness

Under the guidance of Civil Surgeon Dr Gurinderjit Singh, the Mass Media Wing conducted a “dry day” campaign in Nawanshahr to raise awareness about dengue prevention. The initiative was led by Deputy Group Education and Information Officer Tarsem Lal, along with Health Inspectors and a team of nursing students.

The team visited Baradari Bagh, the Post Office and the BSNL office in Nawanshahr, where they raised awareness about the dangers of dengue and destroyed mosquito larvae. Informational pamphlets were distributed to educate the public on health precautions and preventive measures.

Tarsem Lal stated, “Wherever water stagnates, mosquitoes that spread malaria and dengue will breed.” He emphasised that dengue symptoms include high fever, severe headache, joint pain, skin rashes, pain behind the eyes and bleeding from gums or nose. Since dengue mosquitoes breed in clean, stagnant water, he advised that all water containers, coolers and plant pot trays be emptied and cleaned weekly to prevent mosquito breeding.

Health Inspector Joginder Pal recommended wearing full-sleeved clothing to prevent mosquito bites, especially during morning and evening hours when dengue mosquitoes are most active. He also advised using mosquito nets, repellents, and creams.

Tarsem Lal, aligning with the ongoing anti-diarrhea campaign, also promoted hygiene awareness and urged people to contact their nearest health centres when necessary. As part of the “War Against Drugs” campaign, he encouraged the public to engage in sports and appealed for youth participation by joining the daily morning football club in Nawanshahr.

The event received active support and cooperation from local residents in the respective wards.