Health Dept intensifies drive to make dist dengue-free

To protect residents from dengue, the Health Department has launched an intensive campaign of inspections and awareness across the district.

Civil Surgeon Ramandeep Kaur said teams were visiting houses to make people aware of preventive measures and check for mosquito-breeding sites.

She emphasised that dengue mosquitoes breed in clean and stagnant water found in coolers, drums, refrigerator trays, tyres and flowerpots. Residents had been urged to keep their surroundings clean, ensuring no water should be accumulated. They had also been told to adopt protective practices such as wearing full-sleeved clothes, using mosquito repellents, installing mesh doors and sleeping under nets.

Dr Kaur highlighted common symptoms of dengue fever, including high temperature, headache, pain in muscles and joints and discomfort behind the eyes. She advised that anyone experiencing such symptoms should visit the nearest government health facility for free testing and treatment, available at all health centres and Aam Aadmi Clinics in the district.

As part of the campaign, District BCC coordinator Barjinder Singh Brar conducted an awareness session at Singh Sabha Senior Secondary School, Model Town. Students and teachers were sensitised to dengue prevention.